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Dr. Richard Lee Atkinson MD

Dietitian-Nutritionist

800 E LEIGH ST RICHMOND VA, 23219
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Dr. Richard Atkinson practices Nutritional Medicine in RICHMOND, VA. Dr. Atkinson has received an education on and advises people on matters of food and nutrition, considering how they both impact health. Nutritionists? help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods. Nutritionists assess a patients current dietary habits and needs, educate them on healthy eating habits, follow up to ensure the menus are working, and write reports that document a patients progress.

Education and Training

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1968

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Richard Lee Atkinson MD's Practice location

800 E LEIGH ST -
RICHMOND, VA 23219
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALSl

1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET - BOX 980510 RICHMOND VA 23298

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1500 N. 28TH STREET RICHMOND VA 23223

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CHILDREN'S HOSP OF RICHMOND OF THE VCU HEALTH SYSl

2924 BROOK ROAD RICHMOND VA 23220

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