Dr. Richard L. Vopat M.D.
Emergency Physician
516 3rd Rd Wilson KS, 67490About
Dr. Richard Vopat practices Emergency Medicine in Wilson, KS. Dr. Vopat assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Vopat examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1979
University of Wales in Great Britain 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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