About
Dr. Richard Lee Putnam is a family medicine doctor in Poway, California, board certified in Family Medicine and trained at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He has practiced family medicine since 2010 and brings more than 40 years of experience in the medical field, including service at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois where he completed his internship and residency.
Dr. Putnam treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, from allergies and asthma to infections, injuries and gastrointestinal concerns. His preventive care services include routine adult exams, cancer screenings, vaccinations and laboratory tests such as lipid panels, metabolic panels and thyroid tests. He also manages medication refills, birth control, and allergy emergency supplies. Dr. Putnam practices at ARCH Health Partners, Pacific Spine Clinic, Community Care Ipa, Neighborhood Healthcare and Palomar Health Medical Group - Family Medicine, and speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Allergies
- Athlete's foot
- Chickenpox
- Diarrhea
- Gout
- Lice
- Nail infection
- Pink eye
- Ringworm
- Shingles
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Asthma
- Breast cancer screening
- Covid-19
- Flu
- Impetigo
- Low back pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Scabies
- Sunburn
- Yeast infection
Specialized Treatments
- Adult screening blood tests
- Birth control refill
- Colon cancer screening
- EpiPen refill
- Lipid panel (cholesterol, triglycerides)
- Motion sickness prevention
- Sprains/strains
- Adult vaccines
- Blood count (CBC)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Hemoglobin A1C level
- Medicine refills
- Routine adult exam
- Thyroid tests
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.