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Dr. Richard Smith Matthews M.D.

Family Practitioner

5/5(22)
209 Hospital Dr Highlands NC, 28741
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5/5

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Dr. Richard Matthews is a family practitioner practicing in Highlands, NC. Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1982

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Richard Smith Matthews M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Richard Matthews, MD

209 Hospital Dr -
Highlands, NC 28741
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Practice At 2569 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

2569 Gulf Breeze Pkwy -
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
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New patients: 850-934-0932
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1337 COUNTRY CLUB RD -
GULF BREEZE, FL 32563
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New patients: 850-932-7303, 850-932-0272

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190 HOSPITAL DRIVE HIGHLANDS NC 28741

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ANGEL MEDICAL CENTERl

120 RIVERVIEW ST PO BOX 1209 FRANKLIN NC 28734

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MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTERl

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GULF BREEZE HOSPITALl

1110 GULF BREEZE PKWY GULF BREEZE FL 32561

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BAPTIST HOSPITALl

1000 W MORENO ST PENSACOLA FL 32501

Head east on Gulf Breeze Parkway (US 98) 30 ft
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5151 N 9TH AVE PENSACOLA FL 32504

Head east on Gulf Breeze Parkway (US 98) 30 ft
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Head north on Country Club Road 929 ft
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Continue straight onto Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge (US 98) 484 ft
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BAPTIST HOSPITALl

1000 W MORENO ST PENSACOLA FL 32501

Head north on Country Club Road 929 ft
Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway (US 98) 8.6 mi
Continue straight onto Pensacola Bay Bridge (US 98) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge (US 98) 484 ft
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