Dr. Richard Gerard Briggs, MD

Dr. Richard Briggs is a family medicine physician with 34 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota and completed his residency training at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. His extensive experience has given him deep expertise in comprehensive primary care for families and individuals throughout their lives. Dr. Briggs speaks English.

Dr. Briggs practices at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and sees patients in Brandon and Dell Rapids, South Dakota. He specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating high blood pressure, and addressing various cholesterol disorders. His practice includes performing blood tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health and diagnose medical conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.