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Dr. Richard Whittaker is a family medicine physician with 36 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science. Dr. Whittaker is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Whittaker is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Irving and Medical City Las Colinas Hospital, with practice locations in San Antonio and Irving, Texas. He specializes in managing chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His clinical services include comprehensive eye examinations and advanced skin lesion treatments using both cryotherapy and laser therapy techniques.
Dr. Whittaker is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Irving and Medical City Las Colinas Hospital, with practice locations in San Antonio and Irving, Texas. He specializes in managing chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His clinical services include comprehensive eye examinations and advanced skin lesion treatments using both cryotherapy and laser therapy techniques.
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Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Texas Health Science
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard James Whittaker has 3 locationsWellmed At Ingram Park
6157 NW Loop 410 Ste 124San Antonio, TX 78238Mon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Irving
1901 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75061 Tel: (972) 990-8100
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard James Whittaker has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard James Whittaker has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Dr. Richard James Whittaker holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health Science.
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1994 and The University Of Texas School Of Medicine At San Antonio in 1990.
NPI Number
Dr. Whittaker's NPI number is 1336146083.
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