Overview
Dr. Beckendorf has a background in research in the basic sciences and earned a Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, prior to attending medical school. Upon completing medical training in 2002, he enjoyed working in pulmonary and critical care private practice for 3 years. In 2005, he began his employment at Baylor Scott and White in Temple, TX, which he considers the best decision of his professional career. He serves as the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory and of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. He is involved in the education of pulmonary and critical care fellows, internal medicine residents and anesthesiology interns as well as medical students. Dr. Beckendorf's areas of expertise include asthma and COPD, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, pleural disease and effusions, pulmonary nodules and thoracic lymphadenopathy, chronic cough, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and Alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency, sarcoidosis and autoimmune conditions of the lung, viral, bacterial and fungal pneumonia, occupation-related lung diseases including asbestosis, and lung cancer.
Dr. Beckendorf is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
101 Lafferty Ave, Ste B, Cameron, TX 76520
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Metastases, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf specialize in?
While Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard C. Beckendorf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- EmphysemaDr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Emphysema.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Beckendorf isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Advanced
- AsthmaDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchitisDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Chronic CoughDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- EmpyemaDr. Beckendorf isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsbestosisDr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Beckendorf isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.