Dr. Richard Francis Sweeney MD
Family Practitioner
2250 Osprey Blvd Suite 100 Bartow FL, 33830About
Dr. Richard Sweeney is a family practitioner practicing in Bartow, FL. Dr. Sweeney 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. Sweeney 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.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1988
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dementia
- Phlebitis
- Vascular Disease
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