Richard L. Deluca, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He graduated cum laude with his undergraduate degree, B.A.(Biology), from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Dr. Deluca earned his Medical Doctor Degree from Medical College of Virginia, School of Medicine, Richmond, VA.
(212) 533-4821
56 W 45th Street, Ste 823, New York, NY 10036
On a friend’s recommendation, I saw Dr. De Luca for my Lasik surgery. From the very first pre-screening appointment, he was completely professional and no-nonsense. Sometimes this no-nonsense attitude comes across as shortness, but I like my doctors to be a little bit brusque, rather than having a warm and gooey bedside manner.
The thing I liked the most about Dr. De Luca is he’s VERY cautious. In fact, the reason that my friend recommended him to me is that he actually turned her DOWN for Lasik surgery, telling her that he thought it would be too risky for her, so he refused to do it. She appreciated that a lot, rather than some of these other Lasik places which just want to push you into the surgery so they can get your money. On the contrary, Dr. De Luca is very careful about explaining every possible option and every possible risk.
Professional Appointment
- Associate Adjunct, Department of Ophthalmology
- New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
- Attending Surgeon, Ocular Trauma Service, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- New York State Ophthalmological Society
- American Medical Association