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Dr. Richard Hester, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Richard Hester, MD
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Dr. Richard Hester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Dr. Richard Hester, MD
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Dr. Richard Hester, MD

Family Medicine* Age 48
Poplar Bluff, MO
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Hester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Poplar Bluff, MO.

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Dr. Richard Hester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Poplar Bluff, MO and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Dr. Hester has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm, Nausea and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hester received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hester is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Muscle Spasm
Nausea
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Tobacco Use Disorder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
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Foot Infection
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Nail Infection
Nightmare Disorder
Pharyngitis
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Strep Throat
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Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
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Cluster Headache
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Common Cold
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Fibromyalgia
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Lipid Disorders
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Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteopenia
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Overweight
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Ovarian Cancer Screening
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Psychiatric Evaluation
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Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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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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  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    225 Physicians Park Ste 303, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
  2. 2 Big Springs Medical Association
    61 Highway Y, Ellington, MO 63638
  3. 3 Iron County Medical Clinic
    315 W Mulberry Ste A, Pilot Knob, MO 63663
  4. 4 Shannon County Family Clinic
    17959 Main St, Eminence, MO 65466

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Mar 24, 2024
Dr. Hester always takes the time to listen to all your concerns and comes up with a plan of treatment. He is very nice and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Jenny — Mar 24, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Hester, MD is a family medicine specialist in Poplar Bluff, MO and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2005. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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  • Ross University School of Medicine
    2005
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hester, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hester's profile.

Dr. Hester frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm, Nausea and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hester, MD is affiliated with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

    3100 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO