Dr. Richard Shaw Powell, MD

Dr. Richard Powell is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with 47 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory and critical care conditions. He earned his medical degree from The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, building a foundation for nearly five decades of specialized practice. His dual expertise allows him to care for patients both in outpatient pulmonary settings and intensive care environments. Dr. Powell is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Powell practices at multiple locations in Brandon and Sun City Center, Florida, and maintains affiliations with HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation and performs procedures including asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing. His practice also includes basic metabolic panel testing to support comprehensive patient …care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Powell highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.