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Dr. Robert J Risko M.D.
Family Practitioner
115 Medical Cir Suite 100 Athens TX, 75751About
Dr. Robert Risko is a family practitioner practicing in Athens, TX. Dr. Risko 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. Risko 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1972
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jonathan D Edwards M.D.115 Medical Cir Athens TX 75751
- Dr. David A Laurentz MD6809 Slide Road Lubbock TX 79424
- Dr. Emily Suzanne Fernandez MD3601 4th St Rm 1c143 Lubbock TX 79430
- Dr. Michael Perez Mendez M.D.7008 INDIANA AVE LUBBOCK TX 79413
- Dr. Stephen Lynn Buse M.D.4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock TX 79407
- Dr. Kye Burton Lear MD5915 82nd St Lubbock TX 79424
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410