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Summary
Dr. Richard Furman is a thoracic surgeon who also practices general surgery, bringing six decades of medical expertise to his patients. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, establishing a strong foundation for his extensive surgical career. With 60 years of experience in the field, Dr. Furman has developed deep expertise in complex chest and lung procedures that require precision and skill.
Dr. Furman practices in both Boone and Hendersonville, North Carolina, providing surgical care across multiple healthcare facilities. His practice locations include Pardee Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and Watauga Medical Center, allowing him to serve patients throughout the western North Carolina region. The breadth of his surgical training enables him to handle a wide range of thoracic and general surgical procedures for patients who need specialized surgical intervention.
Dr. Furman practices in both Boone and Hendersonville, North Carolina, providing surgical care across multiple healthcare facilities. His practice locations include Pardee Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville, and Watauga Medical Center, allowing him to serve patients throughout the western North Carolina region. The breadth of his surgical training enables him to handle a wide range of thoracic and general surgical procedures for patients who need specialized surgical intervention.
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Quick Facts
- 60 years of experience
- Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Warren Furman has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Richard Warren Furman, MD | Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD | Dr. John Thomas Mc Cormick | Dr. Thomas James Young, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 60 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 52 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Boone , NC | Boone , NC | Lenoir , NC | Lenoir , NC |
| Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University | Med School: Emory University | Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Warren Furman has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Warren Furman has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
60 Years Experience
Dr. Richard Warren Furman holds an active medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 1966.
NPI Number
Dr. Furman's NPI number is 1528327079.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Furman?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Furman here on Vitals.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Furman affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Furman is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center Inc, Adventhealth Hendersonville, and Pardee Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Richard Furman's office located?
- Dr. Richard Furman's office is located at 801 Bamboo Rd, Boone, NC, 28607.
- Does Dr. Richard Furman accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Furman accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Richard Furman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Richard Furman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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