1.2
243 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Book is a family medicine physician with 35 years of experience caring for patients across all age groups. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at AMI Presbyterian Denver Hospital. Dr. Book is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities in southeastern Colorado.
Dr. Book practices at multiple locations throughout La Junta and Lamar, Colorado, with affiliations at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and Prowers Medical Center. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. His practice also focuses on pediatric care and breast cancer screening services. Patients have given Dr. Book an average rating of 1.2 on Vitals.
Dr. Book practices at multiple locations throughout La Junta and Lamar, Colorado, with affiliations at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and Prowers Medical Center. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. His practice also focuses on pediatric care and breast cancer screening services. Patients have given Dr. Book an average rating of 1.2 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Ami Presbyterian Denver Hospital
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Kent Book has 5 locationsSummit Primary Care La Junta
2317 San Juan AveLa Junta, CO 81050 Tel: (719) 383-2325
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Specialty Clinic
1100 Carson Ave Fl 1La Junta, CO 81050 Tel: (719) 383-6378
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
1100 Carson Ave Ste 201La Junta, CO 81050Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: Nurse Practitioner - Ilinois | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Kent Book
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Kent Book has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Kent Book has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Colorado, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ami Presbyterian Denver Hospital
Medical School
Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1991
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- Dr. Richard Book's office is located at 2317 San Juan Ave, La Junta, CO, 81050.
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