Dr. Richard Spence MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
3580 W 9000 S West Jordan UT, 84088About
Dr. Richard Spence practices Emergency Medicine in West Jordan, UT. Dr. Spence 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. Spence examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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