Dr. Richard Areen, MD
Dr. Richard Areen, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1111 Exposition Blvd Ste 700 Sacramento, CA 95815Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
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(916) 545-2823.
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| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 29% | 29% |
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About Me
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A highly experienced and accomplished otolaryngologist, Dr. Richard Areen has been in practice with Sacramento Ear, Nose, & Throat since 1982. He serves as President of the group. He enjoys caring for patients of all ages with ear, nose and throat...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Michigan
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Mich Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1982St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of Michigan Medical School
Medical School, 1977
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
Compare Dr. Areen with our nearby Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists at Mercy General Hospital.
Make an appointment at Mercy General Hospital today at
(916) 545-2823.
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