Summary

Dr. Richard Wilks specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Wilks is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Wilks is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels and practices at multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the surrounding areas. He focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teens. His practice includes performing diagnostic tests like electrocardiograms, ambulatory heart monitoring, and stress tests to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Wilks 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 40 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 14 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Frederick Wilks has 14 locations

Heart And Vascular Institute Of Texas

1933 NE Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217
Mon8:00 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

Bexar Diagnostic Medical Associates

5430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 400San Antonio, TX 78229

Baptist Health System

111 Dallas StSan Antonio, TX 78205

Methodist Hospital Northeast

12412 Judson RdLive Oak, TX 78233

Baptist Emergency Hospital

16088 San Pedro AveHill Country Village, TX 78232

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Medical Center

2827 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78229

Methodist Texsan Hospital

6700 W Interstate 10San Antonio, TX 78201

Methodist Hospital

7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

Saint Lukes Baptist Hospital

7930 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

Northeast Baptist Hospital

8811 Village DrSan Antonio, TX 78217

Heart Institute Of South Texas

215 E Quincy St Ste 427San Antonio, TX 78215
Mon8:00 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

Baptist Emergency Hospital At Zarzamora

7719 Interstate 35 SSan Antonio, TX 78224

Baptist Emergency Hospital Kelly

806 Cupples RdSan Antonio, TX 78237

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

3333 Research PlzSan Antonio, TX 78235

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
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2.8 
40 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
San Antonio , TXHouston , TXKaty , TXPort Arthur , TX
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Frederick Wilks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Clover Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Frederick Wilks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Frederick Wilks has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wilford Hall Medical Center

Medical School

Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of BuffaloGraduated in 1986

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What languages does Dr. Richard Wilks speak?
Dr. Richard Wilks speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Wilks affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Wilks is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels.
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