Overview
Richard Symmonds is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Symmonds is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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 E. Symmonds
Is Dr. Richard E. Symmonds a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard E. Symmonds is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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 E. Symmonds specialize in?
While Dr. Richard E. Symmonds is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard E. Symmonds participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard E. Symmonds has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Richard E. Symmonds's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard E. Symmonds accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard E. Symmonds accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Symmonds isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Symmonds isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- CholecystitisDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- GastrectomyDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- MalnutritionDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Symmonds isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.