4.5
17 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Sipes is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. They earned their medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and brings 28 years of clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Sipes communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Sipes practices at Apex Health in Shreveport, Louisiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with Christus Bossier Emergency Hospital. They provide comprehensive care for patients dealing with substance use disorders, including heroin addiction and teen substance abuse issues. Dr. Sipes also performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate patient conditions. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.5 stars.
Dr. Sipes practices at Apex Health in Shreveport, Louisiana, and maintains hospital affiliations with Christus Bossier Emergency Hospital. They provide comprehensive care for patients dealing with substance use disorders, including heroin addiction and teen substance abuse issues. Dr. Sipes also performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate patient conditions. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 28 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 28 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA | Shreveport , LA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: LSU - Shreveport | Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine | Med School: Suez Canal University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1998.
NPI Number
Dr. Sipes' NPI number is 1528063252.
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- Dr. Richard Sipes is affiliated with Christus Bossier Emergency Hospital.
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