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Summary
Dr. Deborah Rightmier specializes in Internal Medicine with additional expertise in Geriatric Medicine, focusing on comprehensive care for adult patients with particular attention to the unique healthcare needs of older adults. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and brings five decades of clinical experience to her practice. Her extensive background allows her to address complex medical conditions that often affect aging populations.
Dr. Rightmier practices at UCI Health Lakewood and serves patients in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She treats serious conditions including bowel obstruction, advanced cancer, and refeeding syndrome. Her procedural expertise includes performing tracheostomies and sleep apnea surgery. She also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients.
Dr. Rightmier practices at UCI Health Lakewood and serves patients in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She treats serious conditions including bowel obstruction, advanced cancer, and refeeding syndrome. Her procedural expertise includes performing tracheostomies and sleep apnea surgery. She also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients.
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Quick Facts
- 51 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 51 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, French, Bambara | ||
| Rancho Palos Verdes , CA | Diamond Bar , CA | SHERMAN OAKS , CA | Tigard , OR |
| Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Deborah Sue Rightmier
Medical Specialties
Dr. Deborah Sue Rightmier has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Deborah Sue Rightmier has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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- Dr. Deborah Rightmier's office is located at 5046 Browndeer Ln, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275.
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