
Dr. Richard D. Olufs MD
Pediatrician
1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop Temple TX, 76502About
Dr. Richard Olufs is a pediatrician practicing in Temple, TX. Dr. Olufs is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Olufs diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Olufs can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 1905 Sw H K Dodgen Loop
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Susan P. Nickel M.D.2401 S 31st St Temple TX 76508
- Dr. Robert Jean-luc Organ M.D.200 Nola Ruth Blvd Harker Heights TX 76548
- Dr. Lisa Warren D.O.2401 S 31st St Temple TX 76508
- Dr. Neelam Konnur M.D.2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE TX 76508
- Dr. Melissa L Cox D.O.1901 SW H K DODGEN LOOP TEMPLE TX 76502
- Dr. Jessica Wallace Drigalla M.D.2401 S. 31st Street Temple TX 76508
Nearest Hospitals
SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLEl
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE TX 76508SETON MEDICAL CENTER HARKER HEIGHTSl
850 W CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESSWAY HARKER HEIGHTS TX 76548