Richard J Curren, DO

Dr. Richard Curren has joined CenterWell as a board-certified family medicine specialist. Dr. Curren completed his family medicine residency at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, PA. He earned his medical degree, Doctor of Health Administration, Master of Health Services Administration, and Master of Science in Medical Education from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in biology and economics from Binghamton University and an Associate of Science in medical technology from The George Washington University in association with the U.S. Army Medical Department Regiment, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. A U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Curren has been honored with the U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal and Commendation Medal. He has precepted and mentored students from both Touro University Nevada and the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine. Before joining CenterWell in 2023, Dr. Curren was the Market Medical Director for WellMed Medical Management-OptumCare. Throughout his career, he has cared for older adults in both a clinical and administrative capacity. Dr. Curren believes in the importance of attentive listening in enhancing his patients health and quality of life, a care philosophy that aligns with CenterWells patient-centered values. Dr. Curren chose medicine because he holds a warm place in his heart for seniors and for safeguarding their quality of life. In his free time, he enjoys cooking for his family.