Dr. Thomas E Riggs M.D.
Internist
29701 S 584 Way Grove OK, 74344About
Dr. Thomas Riggs is an internist practicing in Grove, OK. Dr. Riggs 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. Riggs 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.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acute changes in oxyhemoglobin affinity. Effects on oxygen transport and utilization.
- Physiologic effects of passive hyperventilation on oxygen delivery and consumption. 1.
- Clinical significance of acute changes in the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve.
- Federal legislation and the smaller health care facility. Will smaller hospital accounting adequately account to Medicare?
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