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5 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Shand is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients in Colorado. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency at Presbyterian/St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. With 52 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shand has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive adult healthcare. He provides care in English to serve the local community.
Dr. Shand practices at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado, where he focuses on treating sleep-related disorders and performing dermatological procedures. He specializes in managing obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children, helping patients achieve better rest and improved quality of life. His procedural expertise includes skin lesion treatment and removal using advanced techniques such as cryotherapy and laser therapy. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shand highly for his care, giving him …an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Shand practices at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta, Colorado, where he focuses on treating sleep-related disorders and performing dermatological procedures. He specializes in managing obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children, helping patients achieve better rest and improved quality of life. His procedural expertise includes skin lesion treatment and removal using advanced techniques such as cryotherapy and laser therapy. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shand highly for his care, giving him …an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- 52 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ami Presbyterian Denver Hospital
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Alan Shand has 3 locationsShand Richard A Office
111 W 2nd StLa Junta, CO 81050 Tel: (719) 384-2771
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
1100 Carson Ave Ste 201La Junta, CO 81050Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Alan Shand
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Alan Shand has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Alan Shand has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Colorado, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ami Presbyterian Denver Hospital
Medical School
University Of Colorado School Of MedicineGraduated in 1974
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- Dr. Richard Shand is affiliated with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center.
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