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Summary
Dr. Richard Drimalla is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. He completed his residency training at Midmichigan Medical Center and brings nearly five decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Drimalla is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Drimalla practices at multiple locations throughout North Carolina, including Gastonia, Shelby, Kings Mountain, and Lincolnton. His expertise encompasses treating migraine headaches in both adult and pediatric patients. With his dual specialty training in family medicine and emergency care, he provides comprehensive medical services across different healthcare settings in the region.
Dr. Drimalla practices at multiple locations throughout North Carolina, including Gastonia, Shelby, Kings Mountain, and Lincolnton. His expertise encompasses treating migraine headaches in both adult and pediatric patients. With his dual specialty training in family medicine and emergency care, he provides comprehensive medical services across different healthcare settings in the region.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Midmichigan Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has 6 locationsCarolinas Healthcare Urgent Care Cox Road
603 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054 Tel: (704) 852-9561
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Atrium Health Urgent Care Gastonia
2211 E FRANKLIN BLVD STE 100GASTONIA, NC 28054 Tel: (704) 852-9561
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Midmichigan Medical Center
Medical School
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1978
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- Dr. Richard Drimalla speaks Spanish and English.
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- Dr. Richard Drimalla's office is located at 603 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28054.
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