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Richard Tapper, MD, Urology, San Diego, CA

RichardI.TapperMD

Urology San Diego, CA

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  • Office

    3444 Kearny Villa Rd
    Ste 200
    San Diego, CA 92123

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Tapper is a urologist based in San Diego, CA. He completed his medical education at Ohio State University College of Medicine in the class of 1967 and pursued residencies in Surgery and Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 1967 to 1972. His research contributions include several publications, notably "Therapeutic Modalities in Adenocarcinoma of the Female Urethra," which has been cited 14 times, and "The surgical significance of chylous ascites," cited 100 times. He holds the designation of Fellow (FACS) from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 1969 - 1972
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1967 - 1969
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1992 - 2014
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 2013
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1967 - 2013
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1971 - 1973

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships