Dr. Richard Feist MD

Practice: Retina Consultants of Alabama

Location: Alabama

Website: https://rcaretina.com/physicians/richard-m-feist-m-d/

Phone: 205-918-0047

Email: athrasher@rcaretina.com

President:

Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama

Associate Professor:

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama

- Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship, 1991-1993, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
- Ophthalmology Residency, 1988-1991, University of Illinois, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois
- Doctor of Medicine (cum laude), 1982-1986, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
- Bachelor of Science, Biology (summa cum laude), 1978-1982, Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama
- American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award, 2008
- Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama
- Edward L. Norton Board of Advisors, 2000
- Omicron Delta Kappa, 1983
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1982
- Mortar Board, 1982
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honorary, 1981
- Beta Beta Beta Biology Honorary, 1981
- National Merit Achievement Scholarship, 1978-1982
- U.S. Senate Model Scholarship, 1978-1982
Humanitarian Service :
- FOR Nicaragua Health Mission, 2000-present

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:
- How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?
- Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?
- Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.
- What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?
- Will his/her vision get worse over time?
- Will the eye have pain?
- Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?
- Are cataracts likely?
- How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)
- Is there calcification?
- What is the anticipated disease progression?
- Is there a thorough vision exam available?
- Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)
- Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)
- What about the non-Coats’ eye?
- To what extent is his/her vision affected?
- Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?