David John Rickard D.O.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE FL 3 PITTSBURGH PA, 15212About
Dr. David Rickard is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in PITTSBURGH, PA. Dr. Rickard provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Rickard works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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