Dr. Luther Richey MD
Hospitalist
12 Ardmore St Mission Medical Asso Asheville NC, 28803About
Dr. Luther Richey is a hospitalist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Richey specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Richey manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Richey works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2010
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Fellowships
- University of Washington Medical Center, Gastroenterology, WA, USA 2010
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