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Mr. Richard Kent Book DO

Family Practitioner

1/5(246)
2317 San Juan Ave La Junta CO, 81050
Rating

1/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Sinusitis
  • High Cholesterol
  • Allergies
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Bronchitis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Pain
  • Tonsillitis
  • Vascular Disease

Mr. Richard Kent Book DO's Practice location

Mr. Richard Book, DO

2317 San Juan Ave -
La Junta, CO 81050
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New patients: 719-743-2120, 719-383-2325
Fax: 719-383-2327, 719-743-2550

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ARKANSAS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1100 CARSON AVENUE LA JUNTA CO 81050

Head north on San Juan Avenue 4596 ft
Turn left onto West 10th Street 678 ft
Turn left onto Carson Avenue 46 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PROWERS MEDICAL CENTERl

401 KENDALL DRIVE LAMAR CO 81052

Head north on San Juan Avenue 4596 ft
Turn right onto West 10th Street 958 ft
Turn left onto Colorado Avenue 3290 ft
Turn right onto East 1st Street (US 50) 25.2 mi
Continue onto US 50 24.9 mi
Keep left at the fork onto US 50 6.7 mi
Turn left onto Memorial Drive 2511 ft
Turn left onto Kendall Drive 1199 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

WEISBROD MEMORIAL COUNTY HOSPITALl

1208 LUTHER STREET EADS CO 81036

Head north on San Juan Avenue 4596 ft
Turn right onto West 10th Street 958 ft
Turn left onto Colorado Avenue 3290 ft
Turn right onto East 1st Street (US 50) 25.2 mi
Continue onto US 50 23.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 287 North: Limon 28.4 mi
Continue straight onto South Wansted Street (US 287) 1031 ft
Turn right onto West 12th Street 377 ft
Turn right onto Luther Street 29 ft
You have arrived at your destination