Dr. Richard I. Tapper MD
Urologist
3500 Executive Pkwy Toledo OH, 43606About
Dr. Richard Tapper is a urologist practicing in Toledo, OH. Dr. Tapper specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1967
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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