Summary

Dr. Richard Rutherford specializes in pulmonology and internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Duke University Medical Center. With 55 years of experience treating respiratory and internal medicine conditions, Dr. Rutherford speaks both English and Spanish to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Rutherford practices in Lakeland, Florida, and maintains an affiliation with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies. They focus on treating various forms of sleep apnea, including conditions affecting children. The practice offers comprehensive sleep studies and at-home sleep testing to help diagnose sleep disorders. Patients have given Dr. Rutherford an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 55 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Duke University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has 2 locations

Watson Clinic LLP

1600 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Richard Leslie Rutherford Md

912 HeathercrestLakeland, FL 33813

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PulmonologyPulmonologyEmergency MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
55 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Lakeland , FLJupiter , FLCanton , GALakeland , FL
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: University of South Carolina Med School: University Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Leslie Rutherford has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Medical Center

Medical School

Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1971

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Dr. Richard Rutherford is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.

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