Dr. Richard Rutherford, MD | Carthage, TN | Family Medicine

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Dr. Richard Rutherford is a family medicine physician who also specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, providing comprehensive care for patients across all life stages. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Guadalajara and completed his residency training at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rutherford is board-certified in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Rutherford practices at Highpoint Family Wellness in Carthage, Tennessee, and maintains hospital privileges at Riverview Regional Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes managing chronic lung conditions such as COPD and other respiratory diseases that affect long-term breathing health. He also provides emergency medical care and performs diagnostic imaging procedures including chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung function. Patients rate Dr. Rutherford 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.6

27 Ratings
66 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
11 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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He took his time with me, and explained everything to me..

June 6th, 2024

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Excellent visit no waiting ! Staff very kind. Clean environment and Dr. Rick was very thorough and took his time to listen to how I feel! I was very pleased!

April 23rd, 2024

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Dr Rick is the best. He has taken care of my whole family. You couldn’t ask for a better office staff.

March 9th, 2023

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Listens with full attention and then addresses each concern while maintaining your dignity in the process. I left my primary care of ten years to come here and sure glad I did! Great bedside manner and got me the right referrals to prevent a horrible diagnosis that others had dismissed in the past.

February 4th, 2023

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As always dr rutherford took the time to listen to my problems and help with a solution

December 20th, 2022

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Dr.Rutherford was top notch as usual. I have been a patient of his for approximately 28 years. He has always been there for me and my family.

April 14th, 2022

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He has been my Doctor since 2002 and would not go any where else?

December 3rd, 2021

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A great Dr. and good person.

December 18th, 2020

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Dr Ruck is an awesome doctor and we love him

December 9th, 2020

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Spent time with me and explained everything in terms I could understand. I felt he had my best interest in the information he gave me. Very caring and compassionate and knowledgeable. Thank you!!

September 2nd, 2020

Highpoint Family Wellness - Carthage with Ascension Saint Thomas

133 Hospital Dr Ste 500Carthage, TN 37030

Tel: (615) 735-0700

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm

SunClosed


Dr. Richard Rutherford, MD	Dr. Parth Bhavsar	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (27 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	12 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu	Speaks English
Carthage , TN	Lawrenceville , GA	Orlando , FL	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: Universidad De Guadalajara	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad De Guadalajara

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Where is Dr. Richard Rutherford's office located?: Dr. Richard Rutherford's office is located at 133 Hospital Dr Ste 500, Carthage, TN, 37030.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Rutherford affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Rutherford is affiliated with Riverview Regional Medical Center.
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