Dr. James D. Richardson, MD

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Get to know Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. James D. Richardson, who serves patients in Midland, Texas.

An established infectious disease specialist, Dr. Richardson serves the community of Midland, Texas at Midland Memorial Hospital. He has focused his specialty and interest in all bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases.

For over 60 years, Midland Memorial Hospital has maintained its pledge to deliver quality health care to the residents of Midland County and the surrounding region. Its staff, volunteers, facilities, and services reflect this commitment today. They are committed to providing the best possible care and service their patients need.

Completing his undergraduate education at Indiana State University, Dr. Richardson went on to graduate from medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1990. Following medical school, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the same educational venue, before completing his fellowship in infectious disease at Vanderbilt University. Finally, he returned to the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his fellowship in clinical pharmacology and toxicology.

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Professionally, he is an active member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, Rotary International and has completed numerous medical missionary trips.

Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, the diagnosis, and the treatment of all infections. An infectious disease specialist’s practice also consists of managing nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.

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