Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D.?
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Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D., Internist
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Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D.

Internist

4/5(27)
501 20th St Suite 205 Knoxville TN, 37916
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Richard Phelps is an internist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Phelps specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Phelps provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1974

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 501 20th St Suite 205

501 20th St Suite 205 -
Knoxville, TN 37916
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New patients: 865-522-8141
Fax: 865-521-7841

Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Phelps


4.0

Based on 27 reviews

Dr. Richard W Phelps M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920

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