Dr. Richard L. Yap M.D.?
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Dr. Richard L. Yap M.D., Infectious Disease Specialist
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Dr. Richard L. Yap M.D.

Hospitalist

2525 Desales Ave Chattanooga TN, 37404

About

Dr. Richard Yap is a hospitalist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Yap specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Yap manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Yap 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.

Education and Training

Univ Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1995

University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Treatments

  • Crohn's Disease
  • Heart Disease
  • Aspiration

Dr. Richard L. Yap M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2525 Desales Ave

2525 Desales Ave -
Chattanooga, TN 37404
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New patients: 256-543-5200, 423-495-4620
Fax: 423-495-4625

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MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INCl

2525 DESALES AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 37404

Head southeast 405 ft
Turn right onto Glenwood Drive 1281 ft
Turn right onto Desales Avenue 734 ft
Turn right onto Kilmer Street 348 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTERl

2333 MCCALLIE AVE CHATTANOOGA TN 37404

Head southeast 405 ft
Turn right onto Glenwood Drive 4618 ft
Turn right 658 ft
Continue slightly right onto McCallie Avenue 1157 ft
Turn right onto North Lyerly Street 325 ft
Turn right 418 ft
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ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTERl

975 E 3RD ST CHATTANOOGA TN 37403

Head southeast 405 ft
Turn right onto Glenwood Drive 2631 ft
Turn right onto East 3rd Street 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Hampton Street 412 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right