Dr. Richard Anthony Van meter MD
Family Practitioner
3715 Union Rd Gastonia NC, 28056About
Dr. Richard Van meter is a family practitioner practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Van meter 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. Van meter 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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