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Richard Kravitz, MD, Internal Medicine, Sacramento, CA

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Internal Medicine Sacramento, CA

Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) at UC Davis

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  • Office

    4150 V St
    Pssb Sute 2400
    Sacramento, CA 95817
    Phone+1 916-734-7004
    Fax+1 916-734-2732

Summary

  • Academic general internist interested in making primary care better through research, teaching, practice, and policy.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Patient Characteristics Associated with Making Requests During Primary Care Visits  
    Joshua J Fenton, Anthony Jerant, Richard L Kravitz, Elizabeth M Magnan, Journal of The American Board of Family Medicine

Authored Content

  • Understanding Clinical NegotiationJuly 2021
  • Getting to No: Negotiating with Patients About Tests9/29/2018

Press Mentions

  • Low-Calorie Keto Diet May Help Improve Low Testosterone in Men with Obesity
    Low-Calorie Keto Diet May Help Improve Low Testosterone in Men with ObesityJune 3rd, 2021
  • Direct Observation of Requests for Clinical Services in Office PracticeWhat Do Patients Want and Do They Get It?
    Direct Observation of Requests for Clinical Services in Office PracticeWhat Do Patients Want and Do They Get It?December 25th, 2016
  • Why Doctors Say ‘Yes!’ When They Really Mean ‘No!’
    Why Doctors Say ‘Yes!’ When They Really Mean ‘No!’April 17th, 2016

Grant Support

  • RCT Of Patient, Caregiver And Physician Communication Coaching In Advanced CancerNational Cancer Institute2011–2012
  • Targeted And Tailored Messages To Enhance Depression CareNational Institute Of Mental Health2007–2011
  • From Innovation To ImplementationCenter For Mental Health Services2009
  • Improving Care For Comorbid Physical And Mental IllnessNational Institute Of Mental Health2005–2009
  • Social Influences On Treatment Of DepressionNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Consumer Influences Of Treatment Of DepressionNational Institute Of Mental Health2002–2004
  • A Taxonomy Of Patient Requests &Physician ResponsesAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1998
  • Diagnostic/Monitoring Omissions Malpractice Claim DtabseAgency For Healthcare Research And Quality1992

Professional Memberships