Overview
Richard Desmond is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Astoria,, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Emphysema, Bullae, Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desmond is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2318 31st St Ste 315, Astoria,, NY 11105
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 W. Desmond
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Desmond?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Desmond by calling their office at 718-204-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard W. Desmond a top-rated expert for Vitamin D Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard W. Desmond is classified as an Experienced expert for Vitamin D Deficiency, 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 W. Desmond specialize in?
While Dr. Richard W. Desmond is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Vitamin D Deficiency, Emphysema, and Bullae. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard W. Desmond participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard W. Desmond has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Richard W. Desmond's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard W. Desmond accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard W. Desmond accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-204-2200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- AnginaDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- BronchitisDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic CoughDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EmphysemaDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- PneumoniaDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- TracheitisDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- UreteroscopyDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- VertigoDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Desmond isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
