Richard Federspiel, MD, a Dermatologist with Franciscan Health

Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Richard Federspiel, who serves patients in Lafayette, Indiana.

A seasoned and highly experienced dermatologist in West Lafayette, Dr. Federspiel has an impressive 47 years of dedicated service in the medical field. His extensive experience is a testament to his commitment to providing top-notch dermatological care to his patients. He specializes in addressing a wide array of skin-related issues. 

Back in the early days of his academic career, the doctor attended the prestigious Indiana University School of Medicine, where he received comprehensive training in the field of medicine. Following medical school, he pursued further training through a residency at St. Joseph Community Hospital, also known as Mishwaka Old Campus. Moreover, he underwent additional training at Henry Ford Hospital Health Systems. 

Passionate about his profession, Dr. Federspiel attained board certification in dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology, which is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

Learn More about Dr. Richard Federspiel:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1210653-Richard-Federspiel-South-Bend-IN-46617, or through Franciscan Health, https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-provider/richard-federspiel-1649342817 

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