Dr. Richard Honaker, MD| Your Doctors Online

Dr. Richard Honaker, MD

Dr. Richard Honaker is a board-certified physician with 40+ years of experience in family and emergency medicine. He provides expert virtual care as the Chief Medical Advisor at Your Doctors Online. Dr. Honaker is known for his evidence-based approach and commitment to patient safety. He is affiliated with Medical City Plano. D Magazine and Texas Monthly have recognized him as a top doctor in Texas.

Languages Spoken

English

🟢Availability

24/7 – Weekdays & Weekends

Education and Affiliations

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch (Graduated 1988)

Chief Medical Advisor: Your Doctors Online

Board Certifications

Family Medicine Physician (license number: F0220, Texas)

Emergency Medicine Physician (license number: H8138, Texas)

Trusted by millions for instant online care

Over 500,000+ Patients

5-star Doctor Ratings

4.8 Rating

20k+ App Reviews

4.6 Rating

1k+ Trustpilot Reviews

Areas of Focus

Diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease

Asthma, dehydration, and preventive care

Injury management (personal, sports, burns)

Workers' compensation and personal injury reviews

Cholesterol screening and managemen

Evidence-based medical assessments

What patients are saying about Dr. Richard Honaker

Patients often leave positive review on his online and in-person care because of his calm attitude, empathy, and decades of experience:

Dr. Honaker has decades of experience and it shows. His judgment is sharp and his bedside manner is excellent.

He takes time to truly explain what's happening with your health. That kind of clarity is rare.

I trust him more than any other physician I’ve worked with. Calm, clear, and consistently right.

He brings wisdom and warmth into every visit. I always leave feeling confident in the care I received.

Doctor was really great.

I had a complex issue and he broke it down for me clearly. You don’t feel lost with him.

With 40+ years in practice, you know you’re getting solid medical insight.

He’s the doctor you want in your corner when you’re really not feeling your best.

He treats the whole person, not just symptoms. That makes a big difference.

I’ve never felt dismissed or rushed. He listens, explains, and genuinely cares about outcomes.