Dr. Richard Peter Rutgers, MD

Dr. Richard Rutgers specializes in internal medicine and anesthesiology, bringing four and a half decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital. His extensive experience spanning 45 years has allowed him to develop comprehensive skills in both managing complex internal medical conditions and providing anesthesia care for surgical procedures. Dr. Rutgers is fluent in English.

Dr. Rutgers practices at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center in Long Beach, California, where he serves patients with his dual specialty expertise. His background in internal medicine enables him to address a wide range of adult health concerns, from routine care to complex medical conditions. Additionally, his anesthesiology training allows him to provide safe and effective pain management and sedation services for patients undergoing various …medical procedures.