Dr. Rick Tague, MD
Dr. Rick Tague, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Topeka, KS and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Kansas Hospital and Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He is accepting new patients.
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2840 SW Urish Rd Topeka, KS 66614Make an Appointment
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About Me
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My goal is to help patients achieve optimum health through weight control and excellent nutrition.Achieving these goals is often challenged by genetic and environmental influences, including stress. By using the power of modern treatment strategies,...read morebiography
My professional passion is Optimum Health for those seeking weight loss and improved nutrition. Excellent health is only possible if weight is controlled and if nutrition is excellent. These truths led me to found the Center for Nutrition and Preventive...read moreObesity Medicine
Bariatric Medicine
Family Medicine
Nutrition Consulting
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St Joseph Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1985Via Christi Hospital - St Joseph Campus
Internship Hospital, 1985Tulane University School Of Public Health And Tropical Medicine
1984Kansas State University
Undergraduate School, 1984Tulane University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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Learn more about medical license public record checkSumma Cum Laude, 1980
Outstanding Student in Family Medicine, 1984
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1984
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- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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