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Dr. Richard Earl Edwards M.D., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Richard Earl Edwards M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(2)
1525 Oak Park Blvd Lake Charles LA, 70601
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5/5

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Dr. Richard Edwards is a family practitioner practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Edwards specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Edwards possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

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Dr. Richard Earl Edwards M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1525 Oak Park Blvd

1525 Oak Park Blvd -
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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New patients: 337-494-6767
Fax: 337-494-6750

Practice At 1636 Elton Rd Suite 204

1636 Elton Rd Suite 204 -
Jennings, LA 70546
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New patients: 337-824-2282
Fax: 337-824-0058

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Patient Experience with Dr. Edwards


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Dr. Richard Earl Edwards M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Amazing!.

  • Marshal l.
    (5)

    Great doctor.

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