Contact & Appointment Information
- Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
500 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 204
Olympia, WA 98506 - Phone: (360) 413-8272
Department: Pulmonary
About Dr. Richard C. Redman, MD
In respiratory and critical care medicine, few doctors show Dr. Richard Redman’s level of experience, skill, and patient focus. One of America’s Top 50 Doctors, Dr. Redman, built a strong career. He diagnoses, treats, and handles complex lung diseases. These issues harm breathing, sleep, and daily life.
Dr. Richard Redman works from Olympia. He leads pulmonary and critical care in the South Sound area. At Providence Health & Services in Washington, he gains trust in respiratory care. He helps patients in many hospitals and clinics.
His career blends medical skill with a firm drive to aid patients. They face some of medicine’s worst conditions.
A Strong Academic Foundation in Medicine
Dr. Richard Redman started in pulmonary medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He got his MD there in 2003.
The school stands out for tough training and research-based care. Dr. Redman built a solid base in internal medicine. He learned to handle hard cases with sharp thinking and kind care.
This start set him up for work in pulmonary disease and critical care.
Residency Training at Duke University Medical Center
After med school, Dr. Richard Redman did his residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. He finished in 2009.
Duke earns praise for top clinical work, new ideas, and patient care. In residency, Dr. Redman gained broad skills in:
Internal medicine tests Acute and long-term disease care Hospital patient work Hard case teamwork
This time honed his skills for high-risk issues like lung failure and severe sickness.
Board Certification and Clinical Expertise
The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Richard Redman in three key areas:
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
This sets him apart with great skills. He treats respiratory problems from routine checkups to emergency ICU care.
Such certifications demand long training plus steady learning, research, and top care.
A Career Dedicated to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Richard Redman focuses on pulmonary disease. This covers lungs and breathing systems. He diagnoses and treats issues with breath, oxygen flow, and lung work.
His main areas include:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Asthma, Interstitial lung disease, Lung infections, Sleep breathing problems, Sudden lung failure
His critical care skills enable him to treat ICU patients. They need life support and close watch.
Serving a Wide Regional Network of Hospitals
Dr. Richard Redman teams up with many hospitals in Washington state. His links include:
Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics, Providence Centralia Hospital, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Summit Pacific Medical Center
These ties bring advanced lung care to city and country patients alike.
He works with other doctors for smooth care across sites.
Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
Dr. Richard Redman sees patients at Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Olympia.
The clinic handles regional lung and sleep issues. It offers full tests and treatments.
There, Dr. Richard Redman joins a team to treat:
Long-term lung disease, Sleep apnea, Breath disorders, Care after ICU, Oxygen needs over time
The site matches his view of full, personal care plans.
Expertise in Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Richard Redman goes beyond clinic work to the ICU. He treats very sick patients with deadly lung problems.
Critical care needs quick choices, tech skills, and steady handling of sick cases.
His ICU work covers:
Ventilator use, Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Lung failure from sepsis, Multi-organ failure, Issues after surgery
His mix of lung and critical care skills helps hospitals with lung crises.
Sleep Medicine and Breathing Disorders
Sleep breathing issues grow in pulmonary care. Dr. Richard Redman checks and treats:
Obstructive sleep apnea, low oxygen at night, low breathing
These harm heart health, brain function, and life quality.
He uses tests and custom plans like CPAP and oxygen. Patients get better sleep and health.
A Patient-Centered Philosophy of Care
Dr. Redman bases care on kindness, clear talk, and trust. Good treatment starts with each patient’s story, worries, and aims.
His method covers:
Open talk with patients and families, Evidence-based plans, Joint choices, Ongoing care
He balances health results with patient feelings for full support.
Collaboration Across Medical Systems
In Providence Health & Services, Washington, Dr. Redman works closely with doctors, nurses, lung techs, and experts.
Teamwork fits pulmonary care. Lung issues mix with heart, infection, and critical fields.
His links across sites keep care steady and strong.
The Importance of Pulmonary Medicine Today
Lung health matters more now. Chronic lung disease, toxins, and infections rise.
Doctors like Dr. Redman handle:
Ongoing lung diseases, Sudden breath crises, Healing after severe sickness, Better life with lasting issues
His efforts touch core health needs: breath and oxygen.
A Promise to Keep Learning
Medicine changes all the time. Dr. Redman’s career shows his strong focus on steady learning and change.
He keeps up through hands-on patient care, teamwork, and new medical tools. This puts him ahead in lung and critical care medicine.
His focus means patients get the latest and best care options.
Closing Note
Richard C. Redman stands out in lung and critical care medicine. He brings skill, drive, and teamwork to patient care.
He trained hard at the University of Washington and Duke University. Now he leads at Providence Health. He works to boost lung health across Washington state.
In care where each breath counts, Dr. Redman helps patients not just live—they grow strong.
FAQs
Q. What is Dr. Richard C. Redman’s specialty?
He treats lungs and leads critical care medicine.
Q. What conditions does he treat?
COPD, asthma, lung issues, sleep apnea, and breathing failure.
Q. What is his clinic?
Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
Q. Does he treat sleep disorders?
Yes. That includes sleep apnea.
Q. What is critical care medicine?
Care for life-risk conditions. It happens in the ICU.
Q. Is he affiliated with Providence Health?
Yes. With Providence Health & Services, Washington.
Q. What is pulmonary medicine?
Care for lung and breathing problems.
Q. Why is pulmonary care important?
It aids breathing and oxygen flow. Both are key to life.
