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Mr. Richard Kent Book DO
Family Practitioner
2317 San Juan Ave La Junta CO, 81050About
Dr. Richard Book is a family practitioner practicing in La Junta, CO. Dr. Book 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. Book 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
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1991
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences 1991
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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