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Dr. Richard Rucker, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Richard Rucker, MD
3.7 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Rucker, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Los Alamitos, CA.
Dr. Richard Rucker, MD
3.7 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Rucker, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 64
Los Alamitos, CA
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38 years of experience
Dr. Richard Rucker, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Los Alamitos, CA.

About

Dr. Rucker graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Rucker, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Los Alamitos, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Rucker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Rucker has experience treating conditions like Dehydration and Venous Embolism and Thrombosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rucker received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Rucker's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rucker is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dehydration
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Shortness of Breath
Dehydration
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Shortness of Breath
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Asthma
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Emphysema
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Fever
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Foot Infection
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Pain
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Malignancies
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3801 Katella Ave Ste 430, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  2. 2 Lapma
    10931 Cherry St Ste 300, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucker
3.7
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 20, 2021
I have been seeing Dr. Rucker for at least twenty years and have been very happy with his care. I go with a list of things to go over with him and he doesn't mind.
J. Gates — Feb 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Rucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rucker's profile.

Dr. Rucker frequently treats the following conditions: Dehydration and Venous Embolism and Thrombosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Rucker, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Los Alamitos Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Rucker, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • Los Alamitos Medical Center

    3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA