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Dr. Richard Lupton, MD

Dr. Richard Lupton, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lupton, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Hickory, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1981. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

420 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601

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(828) 315-5000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lupton specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Lupton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lupton

4.2

15 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tori Toodles in Valdese, NC – Jul 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Norma Annas in Rutherford College, NC – Jul 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Paula Crump in Lenoir, NC – May 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pat in Hickory, NC – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christine Yu in Hickory, NC – Oct 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Timothy J Paxton in Newton, NC – Sep 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Crystal W in Hickory, NC – Aug 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy Rogers in Lenoir, NC – May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Madge S Seaver in Lenoir, NC – May 18, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ed in Hickory, NC – Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Lupton, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Hickory, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1981. He is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • George Washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Wisc Hospital Clin

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1981

  • University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Trinity College, Hartford, Cn

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Frye Regional Medical Center420 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St
    Hickory, NC 28601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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