Dr. Richard Birdsong

Dr. Richard Birdsong is an ophthalmologist and associate chief of specialty care locations at Children's National Hospital. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, providing care for children with a range of eye conditions.

Dr. Birdsong completed his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He sees patients at multiple Children's National locations, including the main hospital in Washington, DC, as well as Chevy Chase, Rockville, and Lanham, Maryland.