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Dr. David Ricker MD, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. David Ricker MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

4/5(11)
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #212 Tacoma WA, 98405
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4/5

About

Dr. David Ricker practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Ricker treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.

Education and Training

Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1984

University of Arizona College of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Down Syndrome
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)

Dr. David Ricker MD's Practice location

Practice At 316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #212

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #212 -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-383-5777, 253-403-3131
Fax: 253-627-0855

Multicare Sleep Disorders Clinic

1207 S 5th St -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-403-4554

Pnw-Baker Center

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 212 -
Tacoma, WA 98405
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New patients: 253-383-5777

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ricker


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Dr. David Ricker MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist (Pediatric) 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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