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Cody Richardson

Cody Richardson, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars142 ratings, 52 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Cody Richardson

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Cody Richardson, M.D. is a clinical associate at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus, infant and childhood cataracts, and pediatric ocular trauma. Dr. Richardson also has experience caring for visual disturbances associated with brain tumors in children as well as treating the ocular effects of radiation and chemotherapy used to treat childhood cancers. He participates in international outreach through an annual surgical mission trip to treat underserved children with strabismus in Guatemala. 

Dr. Richardson received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN where he remained to complete his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Hamilton Eye Institute and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Howard County Medical Pavilion
      • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044

      Expertise

      Education

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2019

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      Residency, Ophthalmology, 2018

      University of Tennessee HSC College of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2014

      Board Certifications

      Ophthalmology

      American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020

      Insurance

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      • Aetna
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.8 out of 5

      142 ratings, 52 reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/27/2025

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2025

        He spent a lot of time explaining the upcoming procedure

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2025

        Very detailed explanation of condition and care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2025

        Quality care and attention, a specialist who sees rare issues with ease

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2025

        I appreciate this doctors knowledge about my daughters care and is amazing at what he does.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2025

        He was fine

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/31/2025

        The provider was very professional. I was given all the information I needed to understand my eyeCondition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Dr. Cody Richardson is very informative and has an excellent bedside manner. He explains things clearly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Dr Richardson is simply the best. Knowledgeable, great surgeon, listens, and takes time to explain things thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/17/2025

        First time meeting this provider. Great experience overall

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/16/2025

        Very thorough, honest about expectations/outcomes, explains and answers all questions patiently and doesn't make you feel rushed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Provider and tech that saw my daughter did a really great job of working with a small child to get a complete exam despite challenges. Very patient and calm and accommodating.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Dr. Richardson was great!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/14/2025

        Dr. Richardson is a very wonderful human being and brilliant doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Very good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/3/2025

        Dr Richardson is wonderful. Clear, takes his time, gentle, kind.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2024

        Thank you for helping us keep our child healthy!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/3/2024

        Took his time and did many test to determine if [Patients] eyesight has gotten better or worse.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/3/2024

        Dr. Richardson was kind and patient with my 5 year old. He explained things in a way that my child understood. It was an over all amazing experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        Provider was thorough and explained the options and procedure in detail.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        He was patient with our 2 year old.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        He was very patient and answered all my questions. Very satisfied.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/5/2024

        Dr Richardson is polite and does a great job explaining what's going on

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/5/2024

        Very nice and patient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/1/2024

        Very professional and knowledgeable. Took time to listen and explain everything.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2024

        I am so grateful to have this provider as my doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2024

        An expert

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        We were already in the hospital and appreciate the dr seeing us same day. We live 2 hours away

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        Listened and was courteous. Knew his own limitations and to recommend we see an additional specialist

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2024

        He was very kind, gentle, and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/19/2024

        Very nice/ friendly with my child.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2024

        Dr. Richardson has a wonderful demeanor with my disabled daughter that puts her at ease.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2024

        Dr. Richardson was very thorough in my son's eye exam.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/12/2024

        He answered all my questions about post operative care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Exceptional visit. Dr/ Richardson had thoroughly reviewed my history, explained what he was doing and why, explained the options and their pros and cons. He did not rush me, He did not appear under pressure to finish the visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Think you

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/13/2024

        Great and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/19/2024

        Very best.Dr.Richardson

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2024

        Dr. Richardson is very personable, knowledgeable, and thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2024

        They have always understood what I tell them, they are very friendly, I have no complaints.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/21/2024

        Dr. Richardson is excellent, creative and compassionate. We have been seeing him for years and have been so grateful for his persistence in helping us improve our son's eye sight and vision. He has a very nice manner and a lot of patience for Andrew. I've recommended Dr. Richardson to two friends whose children needed the care of an ophthalmologist. He's the best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        We love Dr Richardson. He is wonderful and made my daughter feel at ease and happy despite her having significant medical trauma and finding doctor appointments challenging.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/5/2024

        Very kind, informative and caring provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2024

        Unfortunately this Drs office was some distance away from my home. This was the closest Pediatric Ophthalmologist for us to see. While the Provider was excellent and the establishment, an option to have a Dr closer to the Soutern Maryland region is much needed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2024

        Every thing looks good. This is my first time. I will give more comments in the future

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2024

        I appreciated Cody's honesty regarding possible surgery outcome.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2024

        Dr. Richardson is an outstanding physician. He is friendly, patient, courteous, attentive, respectful, well prepared, mild-mannered, empathetic, self-confident, knowledgeable and his work shows how skilled he is at what he does. I like him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/14/2024

        Very patient and thoughtful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/23/2024

        We like Dr Cody

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/18/2024

        Nice, polite, friendly