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Summary
Dr. Richard Drimalla has practiced family medicine and emergency medicine for 48 years and speaks both English and Spanish. He sees patients in Gastonia, Shelby, Kings Mountain, and Lincolnton, North Carolina. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at MidMichigan Medical Center.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 48 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Midmichigan Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has 6 locationsCarolinas Healthcare Urgent Care Cox Road
603 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054 Tel: (704) 852-9561
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Atrium Health Urgent Care Gastonia
2211 E Franklin Blvd Ste 100Gastonia, NC 28054 Tel: (704) 852-9561
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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| Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla, MD | Dr. Rolando Gomez, MD, MHA | Kathryne Volpe-Bates, FNP | Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 48 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, French, Portuguese | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Gastonia , NC | Coral Gables , FL | Durham , NC | Houston , TX |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Midmichigan Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Drimalla's NPI number is 1033161203.
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