
Dr. Mark Allen Richards M.D.
Family Practitioner
401 Division Street Suite 205 Charleston WV, 25309About
Dr. Mark Richards is a family practitioner practicing in Charleston, WV. Dr. Richards 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. Richards 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Sleep Apnea
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Mark Allen Richards M.D.'s Practice location
Thomas Health System Physician Partners - Family Practice
401 Division Street Suite 205 -Charleston, WV 25309Get Direction
Thomas Health System Physician Partners - Family Practice
500 Donnally St Suite 203 -Charleston, WV 25301Get Direction
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