Dr. Richard Putnam, MD is a family medicine specialist in Poway, CA and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from University Of California, San Diego, School Of Medicine in 1977 and specializes in family medicine, internal medicine, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Dr. Putnam's Experience
Dr. Putnam's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Family Practice
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
3 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
1 Board Certifications
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
175 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blepharitis
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Sprain
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Infectious Diseases
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
- Knee Disorders
- Lactose Intolerance
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rickets
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Sepsis
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Yeast Infections
Less
21 Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Chlamydia Infection Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Herpes Simplex Screening
- HIV Screening
- Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Nail Avulsion and Excision
- Newborn Metabolic Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of California, San Diego, School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1977
- Scott Afb Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1978
- Scott Afb Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1980
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Putnam has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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