Dr. Michael Richard

Michael J. Richard, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic surgery. Dr. Richard has 14 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face.

Prior to joining OCLI, Dr. Richard practiced academic medicine at the Duke Eye Center, where he held assistant professor appointments in both the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Plastic Surgery. He currently maintains his appointment at Duke and travels there once a month to teach residents and fellows. He also volunteers with the Himalayan Cataract Project, traveling to Ethiopia and sub-Saharan Africa twice a year to lecture and train ophthalmologists.

Dr. Richard's expertise covers a broad range of medical and surgical conditions, including cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, blepharospasm, orbital tumors, tear duct obstruction, skin cancer, ocular surface cancer, thyroid eye disease, and orbital and facial trauma. He also performs both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures using lasers, injectable fillers, and neuromodulators.