Dr. Richard B Ashby M.D.
Family Practitioner
1647 Benning Rd Ne Suite 301/302 Washington DC, 20002About
Dr. Richard Ashby is a family practitioner practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Ashby 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. Ashby 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1983
Howard University College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Heart Failure
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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