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Dr. Richard Harris is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine and has practiced for 13 years. 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 the University of Texas Health System. His expertise spans comprehensive internal medicine care with a particular focus on hospitalized patients requiring complex medical management.
Dr. Harris maintains hospital affiliations with the University of Texas Medical Branch and practices at multiple locations throughout the Houston area, including Houston, Galveston, Richmond, and Pearland. He treats patients with osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping them manage joint pain and mobility challenges. His treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy and manual therapy for patients recovering from illness or injury, and he performs bursa injections to provide targeted relief for joint inflammation.
Dr. Harris maintains hospital affiliations with the University of Texas Medical Branch and practices at multiple locations throughout the Houston area, including Houston, Galveston, Richmond, and Pearland. He treats patients with osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping them manage joint pain and mobility challenges. His treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy and manual therapy for patients recovering from illness or injury, and he performs bursa injections to provide targeted relief for joint inflammation.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Texas Health System
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
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| Dr. Richard Edward Harris, MD | Dr. Ricardo H. Alvarez, MD | Dr. Claudia Makhoul, MD | Dr. Luis T. Campos, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Italian | Speaks French, Arabic, English | Speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese | |
| Houston , TX | Katy , TX | Houston , TX | Katy , TX |
| Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Universidad Nacional de La Plata Facultad De Medicina - La Plata, Argentina | Med School: The Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Peru | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Edward Harris
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Edward Harris has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Edward Harris has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Harris' NPI number is 1134563927.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Edward Harris affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Edward Harris is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch.
- Where is Dr. Richard Edward Harris's office located?
- Dr. Richard Edward Harris's office is located at 921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX, 77024.
- Does Dr. Richard Edward Harris accept my insurance?
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- Dr. Richard Edward Harris has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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