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Dr. Richard Henderson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Richard Henderson, MD
4.6 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Henderson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Palm Springs, CA.
Dr. Richard Henderson, MD
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Dr. Richard Henderson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Richard Henderson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Palm Springs, CA.

About

Dr. Henderson graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1980 and completed a residency at Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center|University Of Illinois.Dr. Richard Henderson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Palm Springs, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Henderson currently practices at Desert Care Network: Family Medicine and are affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Henderson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Henderson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Henderson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
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Arrhythmia Screening
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Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Desert Care Network Family Medicine
    555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2E107, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 561-7373
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente
    789 E Cooley Dr, Colton, CA 92324
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Henderson
4.6
Based on 29 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Swedish Covenant Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center|University Of Illinois
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • City of Faith Medical Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Henderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Henderson's profile.

Dr. Richard Henderson, MD is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Henderson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA