
Richard Bell
Therapeutic Optometrist
Languages:
English, Spanish
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Meet Dr. Richard Bell (San Antonio, TX)
Dr. Bell was born in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock and Texas Tech University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, Dr. Bell moved to Houston and worked as a NASA Engineer at the Johnson Space Center. He was a member of the engineering team responsible for operating the Space Shuttle Simulators for Astronaut crew training. Dr. Bell is a member of the Bexar County Optometric Association, the Texas Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Bell enjoys spending time with his family and boating at Lake LBJ in his spare time.
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Hours Show More
- Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday Closed
- Phone: (210) 646-6194
- Directions
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Patient Reviews
4.6
643 Reviews
Guadalupe R. - Mar 11, 2026
They were able to get me an emergency appointment quickly, and Dr Bell is GREAT!. He explained every... Show Morething to me and took his time did not rush thru the exam. If I could give him 10 stars I would, you don't find doctors like him anymore that go the extra mile. Thank you so much.
Mariannee T. - Mar 9, 2026
Jackie was amazing! Even though we weren’t current customers, she took her time to walk us through a... Show Morell the details about different types of transition lenses. She was incredibly helpful, polite, and patient. You can tell she’s an expert, especially when it comes to explaining prescription fills. The lady at check‑in was also super nice and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Their professionalism and kindness truly stood out. Highly recommend them!

















