Summary

Dr. Richard Rutherford is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician with 55 years of clinical experience. They earned their medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Rutherford is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rutherford practices at Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies. They specialize in treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. Rutherford offers comprehensive diagnostic services such as at-home sleep studies and in-clinic sleep studies to help patients achieve better rest and improved health. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 55 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Duke University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has 2 locations

Watson Clinic LLP

1600 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Richard Leslie Rutherford Md

912 HeathercrestLakeland, FL 33813

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Medical Center

Medical School

Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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Dr. Richard Rutherford is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.
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Dr. Richard Rutherford speaks English and Spanish.
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