
Dr. Richard Allen Dickey MD
Internist
51 Players Ridge Rd Hickory NC, 28601About
Dr. Richard Dickey is an internist practicing in Hickory, NC. Dr. Dickey specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Dickey provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A new paradigm for control of diabetes.
- Mass health education on sex and sexuality and its impact on Cuba: an interview-based medical report on the development, evolution, and current status of this educational program in Cuba, with emphasis on women's health.
- Discovery of unsuspected thyroid pathologic conditions after trauma to the anterior neck area attributable to a motor vehicle accident: relationship to use of the shoulder harness.
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists medical guidelines for the clinical use of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
- Nutrition guidelines--a welcome resource.
- Care of common endocrine problems in Cuba.
- The evidence for a narrower thyrotropin reference range is compelling.
- Optimal thyrotropin level: normal ranges and reference intervals are not equivalent.
- Excellent policy forum series on prostate cancer.
- One view of hospitalization.
- Quality and cost improvement of healthcare via complementary measurement and diagnosis of patient general health outcome using electronic health record data: research rationale and design.
- The Affordable Care Act: ethically right for our wealthy nation's health.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen Giordano D.O.3791 Club House Drive Northeast Conover NC 28613
- Dr. Geoffrey R Burbridge M.D.322 Mulberry St Sw Lenoir NC 28645
- Dr. Samuel Timothy Bowen M.D.2365 Springs Rd Ne Hickory NC 28601
- Dr. Jay J Schmidt M.D.4355 Hickory Blvd Granite Falls NC 28630
- Dr. Daniel Hatcher M.D.415 N Center St Hickory NC 28601
- Dr. James J. Ho MD1122 Horse Rock Rd Hickory NC 28602
Nearest Hospitals
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl
810 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD HICKORY NC 28602CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
321 MULBERRY ST SW LENOIR NC 28645