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Dr. Richard Sipes, MD

Dr. Richard Sipes, MD

Addiction Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Sipes, MD is an addiction medicine internist in Shreveport, LA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with Richardson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

8625 Line Ave Ste E Shreveport, LA 71106
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(318) 935-6177

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sipes specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sipes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sipes

3.7

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Katharine Campbell – Aug 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dennis Martin – Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shreveport family – Feb 15, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Sipes has practiced Internal Medicine primary care for 20 years.  He recently closed his primary care practice in 2018 to focus on two often neglected areas of medicine, Addiction Medicine and Hospice Medicine.  Dr. Sipes believes...read more

biography

Dr. Sipes was raised in Missouri, where he attended college and medical school.  He has lived in Louisiana since 1999 after completing residency in Shreveport.

  • Addiction Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Mercy Hospital St Louis

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Missouri School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office8625 Line Ave Ste E Shreveport, LA 71106
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Center for Behavioral Health Louisiana LLC1303 Line Ave Ste 600 Shreveport, LA 71101
2
Center Point Inc.6240 Greenwood Rd Shreveport, LA 71119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Richardson Medical Center

    254 Highway 3048
    Rayville, LA 71269

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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