Dr. David Alan Richards MD
Emergency Physician
3325 Pocahontas Baker City OR, 97814About
Dr. David Richards practices Emergency Medicine in Baker City, OR. Dr. Richards assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Richards examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1994
University of Wales in Great Britain 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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