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Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.4 (25)
Map Pin Small Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD

Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Santa Maria, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Wikholm, completed a residency at University CA Irvine Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wikholm an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Wikholm works at Practice in Santa Maria, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wikholm's Office Locations

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    Central Coast Otolaryngology
    116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 614-9250

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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1831198647
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University CA Irvine Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wikholm is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Wikholm has seen patients for Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wikholm on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Wikholm. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wikholm.

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