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Dr. Richard G. Urso
On Twitter
social media self identifier: MD that patented (NGF for corneal wounds, Oxervate) an FDA approved drug. http://Globalcovidsummit.org, Data matters. Early matters http://DefeatTheMandatesDC.com
Education
Villanova University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 1988
Ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, 1989
fellowship in Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, 1993
Job Title
Ophthalmologist affiliated with Houston Eye Associates and Memorial Hermann
Publications
Focus Areas
- Cataract Surgery
- General Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
- Cataracts
- Comprehensive Eye Exam
- Oculoplastics/Cosmetics
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Entropion
- Cataract
Lectures & Presentations
- Richard Urso, MD testifies to Texas Senate HHS Committee on March 22, 2021
- Dr. Richard Urso at AFLD White Coat Summit
Notable Achievements / Positions
- Appeared in a viral video touting hydroxychloroquine in July of 2020 alongside Simone Gold, Stella Immanuel, James Todaro, Bob Hamilton, Dan Erickson, and Joseph Ladapo. The video accumulated over 17 million views before being censored.
- One of the original members of America's Frontline Doctors
- The Texas Medical Board dismissed a complaint against Dr. Urso for prescribing hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19
News and Interviews
- [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-joe-pags-show-22959056/episode/interview-with-dr-richard-urso-89878890/|Interview]] on Joe Pags radio show on November 29, 2021
- Interview on COVEXIT by Jean-Pierre K.
Awards & Honors
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Outstanding Teacher in Ophthalmology from UT-Houston Medical School-Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
- Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Hero Award
- Dedication and Service Award from Harris County Fraternal Order of Police #39
- America’s Top Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastics, Reconstructive Surgery, and Refractive Surgery.