Richard P. Golden, MD

Richard Golden

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Biography

Richard Golden, MD, completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University and his training in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City- where he served as chief resident. He then returned to Ohio for his fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Golden is board certified in ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Dr. Golden is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and currently serves on the President of the Central Ohio Pediatric Society. As a member of both the faculty at The Ohio State University and the staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dr. Golden is committed to both research and the education of future physicians. His clinical and research interests include strabismus, amblyopia, pediatric cataracts and retinopathy of prematurity.

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Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Resident Teaching Award, Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology Makley-Battles, 2017
  • Academic Achievement Award, UMKC Department of Ophthalmology, 2004
  • Academic Achievement Award, UMKC Department of Ophthalmology, 2003
  • Socio-Economic Committee, AAPOS, 2020 - Present
  • Nominating Committee, AAPOS, 2017 - 2018
  • Inter-organizational Committee, AAPOS, 2015 - 2019
  • Public Information Committee Chairman, AAPOS, 2015 - 2019
  • Member, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Credentials Committee, 2014 - Present
  • Public Information Committee Vice-Chairman, AAPOS, 2013 - 2015
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), 2012 - Present
  • Steering Committee, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigators Group (PEDIG), 2012 - 2014
  • Society President, Central Ohio Pediatric, 2011 - 2012
  • Member, AAPOS Public Information Committee, 2011 - 2019
  • Member, Central Ohio Pediatric Society, 2008 - Present
  • Member, Central Ohio Pediatric Society (COPS), 2005 - Present
  • Member, Ohio Ophthalmological Society, 2005 - Present
  • Member, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), 2004 - Present
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO), 2001 - Present
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2005

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Fellowship Nationwide Children's Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2005
Residency University of Missouri Date Completed: 06/30/2004
Internship Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center - Phoenix Date Completed: 06/20/2001
Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine Date Completed: 06/09/2000
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