Richard Turner
Pediatrician
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Richard Turner is a pediatrician practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Turner is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Turner diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Turner can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1980
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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