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Steven J. Ryder, MD
Horizon Eye Care
Ophthalmology
Cotswold, Mallard Creek, Pineville, Waverly
5.0
1K Ratings
446 Comments
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
5.0
1K Ratings
446 Comments
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
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Cotswold
135 S. Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
Charlotte, NC 28211
Mallard Creek
10834 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Charlotte, NC 28262
Pineville
10520 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waverly
11835 Southmore Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
Charlotte, NC 28277
Dr. Ryder received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Boston College. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, he served his transitional intern year at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. He performed his ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, New York, NY, where he was given the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni Council Distinguished Housestaff Award. Dr. Ryder then completed his two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in Miami, FL at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the country.
Dr. Ryder is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has authored numerous scientific publications and textbook chapters in the field of ophthalmology. While at Bascom Palmer, he was involved as a clinical investigator in several collaborative trials and studies on retinal imaging modalities and conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited retinal degenerations.
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Thorough, good explanations , pleasant
Excellent communicator. His knowledge has effectively address my medical needs.
Amazing care! Knowledgeable and thorough treatment approach. Grateful to have Dr. Ryder taking care of my eyes!
Wonderful Doctor
Dr Tufer is TJE nest, always a smile, warm, explains things completely and positively, professional yet has such a gentile style, shows his love and desire to Make this a better world, everyone ai have sent to him adores him. He solves tjeveye situations with clarity and his confidence level rolls over to the patient naturally. Gail Brinn Wilkins, 85 Former patient of Dr Miriam Ridley, So leased sh brought Dr Steve Ryder to Charlotte !
Dr. Ryder was very thorough in evaluating my vision needs. He provided a detailed explanation of my retina issues in a way that I could easily understand. Dr. Ryder was very proactive in providing a treatment plan for maximum vision improvement. He has a very confident demeanor, but still kind and compassionate in his interactions.
Dr. Ryder is great at explaining things in a manner that is easy for the layman to understand.
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
Professional and caring doctor
He is fabulous. Love him. Great guy.