Dr. Paul Richard Riggs D.O.
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
1100 Tunnel Rd Asheville NC, 28805About
Dr. Paul Riggs is a family practitioner practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Riggs specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Riggs possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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