Dr. Richard E Powers MD
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
6800 Palm Ave Suite A Sebastopol CA, 95472About
Dr. Richard Powers is a family practitioner practicing in Sebastopol, CA. Dr. Powers 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. Powers 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
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1970
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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