Richard F Wilks M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1933 Ne Loop 410 San Antonio TX, 78217About
Dr. Richard Wilks is a member of American College of Physicians; American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association, San Antonio Division. Dr. Wilks completed his medical degree in 1986. Dr. Wilks ...
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1986
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American College of Cardiology
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