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Richard Shames, MD, Family Medicine, San Rafael, CA

RichardL.ShamesMD

Family Medicine San Rafael, CA

Preventive Medicine

Physician

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  • Office

    4340 Redwood Hwy, A-22
    San Rafael, CA 94903
    Phone+1 415-472-2343
    Fax+1 415-472-7636

Education & Training

  • US Public Health Service Hospital
    US Public Health Service HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1972 - 2025

Press Mentions

  • Five Decades of Thyroid Treatment: An Interview with Richard Shames, M.D.
    Five Decades of Thyroid Treatment: An Interview with Richard Shames, M.D.June 19th, 2018
  • Tired? Achy? Moody? Try Some Sushi to Boost Your Thyroid
    Tired? Achy? Moody? Try Some Sushi to Boost Your ThyroidMarch 2nd, 2016