Dr. Richard D Rhodes DO, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Richard D Rhodes DO

Family Practitioner

4/5(7)
8091 Rivers Ave Charleston SC, 29406
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4/5

About

Dr. Richard Rhodes is a board certified family practitioner practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Rhodes specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. He practiced in Orwell, Ohio from 1965-1993 and moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where he continues to practice. In addition to being a board certified family practice doctor, he was a sports medicine doctor for many years and took care of all of Don King's fighters and traveled the world with them. He founded Emergency Physicians, Incorporated, overseeing the emergency departments and supplying physicians to 8 different hospitals. He was given the honor of being appointed interim sheriff in Ashtabula County in 1976. 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. Rhodes 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

Des Moines University COMS DO 1961

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Emergency Medicine Warren General Hospital 1972 - 1999
  • Board of Directors Warren General Hospital 1974 - 1976
  • Chairman, Department of Family Practice Warren General Hospital 1980 - 1981
  • Member Physician Assistant Committee South Carolina Medical Board 2004 - 2007
  • Medical Director Doctor's Care, Charleston, SC area 1996 - 2010
  • Ashtabula County Coroner Ashtabula County, Ohio 1974 - 1977

Awards

  • Best Doctor 2004 Doctor's Care, Charleston SC 
  • Best Doctor 2005 Doctor's Care, Charleston SC 
  • Best Doctor 2006 Doctor's Care, Charleston SC 
  • Best Doctor 2007 Doctor's Care, Charleston SC 
  • Listing 1986 Who's Who in the Midwest 

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association  

Areas of research

Research Paper: "The Relaxin-like Factor is a Hormone." Bullesbach EE, Rhodes R, Rembiesa B, Schwhabe C. "Endocrine." 1999.

Dr. Richard D Rhodes DO's Practice location

Practice At 8091 Rivers Ave

8091 Rivers Ave -
Charleston, SC 29406
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Dr. Richard D Rhodes DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner 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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