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Dr. Richard Fikes, DO

Internist

3/5(2)
4535 Dressler Rd NW Canton OH, 44718
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Richard Fikes, DO, is a seasoned internal medicine hospitalist with nearly two decades of experience in adult medicine and hospital care. He practices at Miami Valley Hospitalist Group in Dayton, Ohio, and Atrium Hospitalist Group in Middletown, Ohio. Dr. Fikes specializes in managing chronic diseases, complex patient cases, and hospital-based medicine, ensuring exceptional care across diverse clinical settings. Licensed to practice in multiple states, Dr. Fikes has been affiliated with a wide range of medical institutions, including OhioHealth, Mercy Health, Bon Secours, and Mount Carmel Hospital. His commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care has earned him the trust of both his colleagues and patients.

Education and Training

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree 2003

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

adult medicine, chronic disease management, complex patient care, and hospital medicine,

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • internal medicine hospitalist Miami Valley Hospitalist Group -
  • internal medicine hospitalist Atrium Hospitalist Group -

Professional Memberships

  • Society Of Hospital Medicine  

Internships

  • LECOMT/UH Regional Hospital (fka Richmond Heights General Hospital) (2004) in Rotating

Professional Society Memberships

  • Society Of Hospital Medicine, AOA

Articles and Publications

  • A Case of Neurosarcoidosis Identification and Treatment. Grand Rounds, Riverside Methodist Hospital, December 2005.
  • An Unusual Case of Back Pain in a Young Woman: Neurosarcoidosis. ACP Clinical Vignette submission, 2006.
  • Primary Control Nervous System Lymphoma: A Rarity No More. ACP Clinical Vignette Submission, 2005.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • - Perseverance- Problem solving- Making something better

Dr. Richard Fikes, DO's Practice location

US Acute Care Solutions

4535 Dressler Rd NW -
Canton, OH 44718
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3525 Olentangy River Rd Suite 4330 -
Columbus, OH 43214
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New patients: 614-255-6900
Fax: 614-268-8406

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fikes


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Dr. Richard Fikes, DO has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Bringing Nearly Two Decades of Expertise in Adult Medicine and Hospital Care

Dr. Richard Fikes, DO, a highly experienced internal medicine hospitalist, practices at both Miami Valley Hospitalist Group in Dayton, Ohio, and Atrium Hospitalist Group in Middletown. With almost two decades of experience, he specializes in adult medicine, chronic disease management, complex patient care, and hospital medicine, offering his expertise to a wide range of medical facilities across multiple states.

Holding active medical licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia, Dr. Fikes is deeply committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. His affiliations include prestigious institutions such as OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital, Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center, Rappahannock General Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center, and Mount Carmel Hospital, allowing him to bring his specialized skills to diverse patient populations and clinical settings.

Dr. Fikes earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. Following his graduation, he completed his internship at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center in 2004. Dr. Fikes then pursued his residency in internal medicine at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in 2007, where he honed his clinical skills and deepened his expertise in managing complex medical cases.

Throughout his career, Dr. Fikes has demonstrated a strong dedication to providing high-quality, compassionate care to his patients. His comprehensive approach to adult medicine and hospital care has earned him a reputation as a trusted healthcare provider among both colleagues and patients. 

Dr. Fikes’s addition to Miami Valley Hospitalist Group and Atrium Hospitalist Group further strengthens the exceptional medical teams at these institutions. Patients can trust in Dr. Fikes’s expertise and dedication to providing personalized, evidence-based care that prioritizes their health and well-being.

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