Summary

Dr. Richard Drude is an internal medicine physician with a subspecialty in gastroenterology who brings over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at Earl K Long Medical Center. With 51 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Drude is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Dr. Drude practices at Lakeview Hospital and sees patients in Covington, Louisiana. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as back pain and toe deformities like hammer toe. He performs procedures including joint fluid removal and bursa injections to help patients manage pain and mobility issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 51 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English
  • Earl K Long Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Drude Richard B Office

69150 Highway 190 Service RdCovington, LA 70433
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

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Dr. Richard Bernard Drude, MDPamela B EganDr. Catherine Phillips Jenkins, MDDr. David Joseph Cuccia, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineGastroenterologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
3.1 
3.4 
51 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English Speaks English
Covington , LACovington , LACovington , LAMandeville , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Bernard Drude

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Bernard Drude has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Bernard Drude has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Earl K Long Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Drude affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Drude is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Drude?
You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Drude here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Richard Drude accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Drude accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Richard Drude accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Drude has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Richard Drude accepting new patients?
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