
Dr. Richard J Harper MD
Emergency Physician
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd P5ems Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Richard Harper practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, OR. Dr. Harper 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. Harper examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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