4.5
2 Ratings
Summary
Dr. Preston Rich is a surgeon specializing in trauma surgery with 33 years of experience treating critically injured patients. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Rich is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Rich practices at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and sees patients in Long Beach, California and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He provides expert care for patients with serious head injuries, including closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. His surgical expertise includes repairing facial fractures and scalp lacerations. He also delivers emergency care and performs therapeutic hypothermia procedures for critically ill patients. Patients rate Dr. Rich 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Rich practices at North Carolina Memorial Hospital and sees patients in Long Beach, California and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He provides expert care for patients with serious head injuries, including closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. His surgical expertise includes repairing facial fractures and scalp lacerations. He also delivers emergency care and performs therapeutic hypothermia procedures for critically ill patients. Patients rate Dr. Rich 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 33 years of experience
- 59 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Michigan Health System
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has 2 locationsNorth Carolina Cancer Hospital
101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: (984) 974-0000
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
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Pediatrics | Critical Care Medicine | Diagnostic Radiology |
| 33 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese | ||
| Long Beach , CA | Portland , OR | Los Angeles , CA | Anaheim , CA |
| Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: Makerere University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich
Medical Specialties
Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Michigan Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1993.
NPI Number
Dr. Rich's NPI number is 1346335585.
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- Dr. Preston Rich is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Preston Rich speak?
- Dr. Preston Rich speaks English and Spanish.
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