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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(22)
2510 Airpark Dr Suite 205 Redding CA, 96001
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4/5

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Dr. Richard Ragsdale practices Pulmonology in Redding, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ragsdale manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

University of California 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Richard Ragsdale, MD

2510 Airpark Dr Suite 205 -
Redding, CA 96001
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New patients: 530-244-0243
Fax: 530-244-0245

1425 MONTGOMERY RD -
RED BLUFF, CA 96080
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New patients: 530-528-8600
Fax: 530-528-8612

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ragsdale


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Dr. Richard A Ragsdale M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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Continue straight onto Cascade Wonderland Highway (I 5) 29.5 mi
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