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Dr. Richard Hostetter, MD

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3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Elkhart, IN
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39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Hostetter, MD

Dr. Richard Hostetter, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elkhart, IN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Hostetter an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Hostetter works at Practice in Elkhart, IN with other offices in Lagrange, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hostetter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Elkhart Co Health Dept Home Health Car
    608 OAKLAND AVE, Elkhart, IN 46516 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (574) 523-2127
  2. 2
    Ppg - General Surgery - Lagrange
    207 N Townline Rd Ste 101, Lagrange, IN 46761 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 463-9316
  3. 3
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    3702 New Vision Dr Bldg B, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 463-9316

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    About Dr. Richard Hostetter, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 39 years of experience
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    • 1205806361
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
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    • General Surgery
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