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Dr. Richard Roche, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
4.7 (24)
Map Pin Small Albuquerque, NM
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38 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Richard Roche, MD

Dr. Richard Roche, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center and Lovelace Women's Hospital. Dr. Roche, completed a residency at University of New Mexico Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Roche an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Roche works at Practice in Albuquerque, NM. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Roche's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lovelace Medical Group - Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 727-6200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    6100 Pan American East Fwy NE Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 823-2868

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  • Lovelace Medical Center
  • Lovelace Women's Hospital

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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1821194937
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of New Mexico Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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    • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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