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Summary
Dr. Richard Dexter is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at Bellevue Hospital Center and brings 35 years of medical experience to his practice. His dual specialty training allows him to provide both comprehensive family care and urgent medical treatment across diverse patient populations.
Dr. Dexter practices at multiple locations throughout Texas, including Pasadena, Nacogdoches, and Odessa, with a primary affiliation at Lea Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating upper respiratory infections, breathing difficulties, and recurring childhood illnesses. His emergency medicine expertise includes providing urgent care services, interpreting CT scans, and conducting COVID-19 testing. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Dexter practices at multiple locations throughout Texas, including Pasadena, Nacogdoches, and Odessa, with a primary affiliation at Lea Regional Medical Center. He specializes in treating upper respiratory infections, breathing difficulties, and recurring childhood illnesses. His emergency medicine expertise includes providing urgent care services, interpreting CT scans, and conducting COVID-19 testing. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- 46 insurance plans accepted
- Bellevue Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard D Dexter has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 35 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Pasadena , TX | Houston , TX | HOUSTON , TX | Webster , TX |
| Med School: WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Dow Medical College | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard D Dexter
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard D Dexter has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard D Dexter has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Dr. Richard D Dexter holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Bellevue Hospital Center.
Medical School
Graduated from WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE and Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 1991.
NPI Number
Dr. Dexter's NPI number is 1194812669.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Dexter affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Dexter is affiliated with Lea Regional Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Richard Dexter's office located?
- Dr. Richard Dexter's office is located at 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77504.
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