Richard R. Cooke II, MD

Richard R. Cooke II, MD

  • Family Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
MPTF Toluca Lake Primary Care | 4323 West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505

About

Dr. Richard Cooke is a board-certified primary care physician who practices at UCLA Health | MPTF Toluca Lake location in Burbank. He specializes in Family Medicine, providing routine and preventive care as well as the management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Cooke is a native of Minnesota. His interest in math and science led him to pursue degrees in Computer Science and Biology. After working as a software engineer and consultant, he attended medical school at the University of North Dakota. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Cooke attended residencies in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine in Detroit. He then served as a Family Medicine provider and full-time faculty member with an emphasis on providing care for HIV+ patients and their family members.

Dr. Cooke believes in building partnerships with his patients focusing on evidence-based medicine and shared decision making.
His outside interests include cooking, reading, weight lifting and family time with his partner and two pugs.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2007

Residencies

Family Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, 2007
Emergency Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, 2003

Degree

MD, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2001

Recognitions

Locations

San Fernando Valley

MPTF Toluca Lake Primary Care

Geriatric Medicine| Sleep Medicine| Sports Medicine +5 more specialties

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2022 - 2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
318 total ratings | 250 reviews
5.0
August 29, 2024
Excellent doctor, great communicator and answered all of my questions.
5.0
August 27, 2024
Friendly, made me feel comfortable confident, Very helpful in giving medical feedback on my overall physical condition Thank you
5.0
August 26, 2024
Always enjoyable to see Dr Cooke.
5.0
August 22, 2024
Dr Cooke is very warm, proactive, and thorough - another enjoyable checkup …
5.0
August 22, 2024
Dr. Cooke is a thorough and personable physician. I enjoy his exams and feel comfortable.