
Dr. Peyton Riggs DO
Family Practitioner
432 S Mill St Tehachapi CA, 93561About
Dr. Peyton Riggs is a family practitioner practicing in Tehachapi, CA. Dr. Riggs specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Riggs possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Obesity
- Actinic Keratosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Peyton Riggs DO's Practice location
Practice At 432 S Mill St
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Susan Mcleod Cribbs DO432 S Mill St Tehachapi CA 93561
- Dr. Sam Shiesha MD, FAAFP25101 Bear Valley Rd Tehachapi CA 93561
- Dr. Kim Horowitz M.D.20797 Santa Lucia St Tehachapi CA 93561
- Dr. Mark Alan Pesche D.O.1001 W Tehachapi Blvd Tehachapi CA 93561
- Dr. Susan Hall M.D.432a West J Street Tehachapi CA 93561
Nearest Hospitals
ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI VALLEYl
115 WEST E STREET TEHACHAPI CA 93561