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Dr. Richard S. Covington D.O., Family Practitioner
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Dr. Richard S. Covington D.O.

Family Practitioner

3/5(43)
945 82nd Pkwy Myrtle Beach SC, 29572
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3/5

About

Dr. Richard Covington is a family practitioner practicing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Covington 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. Covington 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

Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me 1988

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Acid Reflux
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard S. Covington D.O.'s Practice location

Practice At 945 82nd Pkwy

945 82nd Pkwy -
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Carolina Health Specialists

945 82nd Ave Ste 4 -
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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Dr. Richard S. Covington D.O.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Covington


3.0

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Dr. Richard S. Covington D.O. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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