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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(22)
2510 Airpark Dr Suite 205 Redding CA, 96001
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Dr. Richard Ragsdale practices Pulmonology in Redding, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ragsdale manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

University of California 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Richard Ragsdale, MD

2510 Airpark Dr Suite 205 -
Redding, CA 96001
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New patients: 530-244-0243
Fax: 530-244-0245

1425 MONTGOMERY RD -
RED BLUFF, CA 96080
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New patients: 530-528-8600
Fax: 530-528-8612

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ragsdale


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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDINGl

2175 ROSALINE AVE, CLAIRMONT HGTS REDDING CA 96001

Head south on Airpark Drive 3775 ft
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PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDINGl

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SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1100 BUTTE ST REDDING CA 96001

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ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDINGl

2175 ROSALINE AVE, CLAIRMONT HGTS REDDING CA 96001

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SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1100 BUTTE ST REDDING CA 96001

Head north on Montgomery Road 3531 ft
Turn right onto South Main Street (A8) 2090 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1612 ft
Merge left onto West Side Highway (I 5) 2920 ft
Continue straight onto Cascade Wonderland Highway (I 5) 29.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1360 ft
Turn left onto East Cypress Avenue 3232 ft
Continue straight onto Cypress Avenue 4501 ft
Keep right at the fork onto Cypress Avenue 266 ft
Turn right onto Pine Street (CA 273) 2302 ft
Turn right onto Placer Street 758 ft
Turn left onto Liberty Street 759 ft
Make a sharp left onto Butte Street 172 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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