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Meet Dr. Schwent

Bryan James Schwent, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Retina Institute of Virginia, serving patients in the Richmond area. Dr. Schwent’s area of expertise includes expertise include retinal detachments, retinal vascular diseases, macular degeneration, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and uveitis.

Dr. Schwent received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University with honors. He earned his medical degree with honors from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and residency in Ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine. During his last year of residency, he was selected to serve as Chief Resident. He remained at the Emory Eye Center to complete a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases. Upon completing his training, Dr. Schwent joined the faculty at Emory as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Schwent is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Schwent lives in Midlothian, VA with his wife and children.

Education

  • B.S. Biology, honors | Truman State University
  • Doctor of Medicine, honors | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  • Ophthalmology Residency | Emory University School of Medicine
  • Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases | Emory University School of Medicine

Insurances Accepted

Most forms of insurance accepted. Please contact Retina Institute of Virginia for more information regarding insurance coverage.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Essence
  • GEHA
  • HealthLink

Locations

Retina Institute of Virginia – Richmond

8720 Stony Point Pkwy., Suite 105
Richmond, VA, 23235

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8a - 4p

Contact Us

At Retina Institute of Virginia, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in the Richmond area. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.