Dr. Richard H Kruis MD
Emergency Physician
516 E. Nizhoni Blvd. Gallup NM, 87301About
Dr. Richard Kruis practices Emergency Medicine in Gallup, NM. Dr. Kruis assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Kruis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1977
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Practice At 516 E. Nizhoni Blvd.
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