Dr. Richard Figueroa M.D.
Occupational Therapist
1901 Holser Walk Suite 315 Oxnard California, 93036Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Richard Figueroa practices Occupational Medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Figueroa evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
Education and Training
University of California at Los Angeles
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1978
University of California 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Preventive Medicine- Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, and National Public Speaking -
Awards
- Honored Citizen of the Year, 1995
Treatments
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Bronchitis
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Ventura County Occupational Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Balancing Family and Business, God, Making a Difference in Patients Lives
Hobbies / Sports
- College Hall of Fame, Football
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ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1600 N ROSE AVE OXNARD CA 93030VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERl
3291 LOMA VISTA RD VENTURA CA 93003