Dr. Richard P Starrett MD
Family Practitioner
1021 June St Hood River OR, 97031About
Dr. Richard Starrett is a family practitioner practicing in Hood River, OR. Dr. Starrett 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. Starrett 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1987
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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