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Summary
Dr. Richard Fulkerson is a family medicine physician who also specializes in pediatrics, bringing four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital. Dr. Fulkerson speaks English and has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Fulkerson practices at John Peter Smith Hospital and JPS Family Health Center in Fort Worth, Texas. His clinical expertise includes managing type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients, along with treating chronic kidney disease. He performs complete blood count tests, hepatitis panels, and autism spectrum disorder screenings to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.
Dr. Fulkerson practices at John Peter Smith Hospital and JPS Family Health Center in Fort Worth, Texas. His clinical expertise includes managing type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients, along with treating chronic kidney disease. He performs complete blood count tests, hepatitis panels, and autism spectrum disorder screenings to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- speaks English
- John Peter Smith Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard C Fulkerson has 2 locationsJps Family Health Center
1500 S Main St Fl 4Fort Worth, TX 76104 Tel: (817) 702-1215
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
Sat7:00 am - 7:00 pm
SunClosed
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| 40 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Urdu, Bengali | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Fort Worth , TX | Mansfield , TX | Dallas , TX | IRVING , TX |
| Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard C Fulkerson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard C Fulkerson has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Dr. Richard C Fulkerson holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at John Peter Smith Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 1986.
NPI Number
Dr. Fulkerson's NPI number is 1770503971.
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- Dr. Richard C Fulkerson is affiliated with John Peter Smith Hospital.
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