David Hooker Riggans M.D.
Radiologist | Diagnostic Ultrasound
630 13th St Suite 250 Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. David Riggans is a radiologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Riggans specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1995
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Vascular and Interventional Radiology
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