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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD
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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA.
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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 65
Harrisburg, PA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES. Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Select
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
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    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 UPMC Pinnacle Colon Rectal Surgery
    3907 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 232-4567
  2. 2 Office
    121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303, Hershey, PA 17033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 232-4567

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4.8
Based on 24 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Aug 11, 2022
I couldn't recommend a better colon-rectal surgeon or a better person in the entire Central Pennsylvania area. I've always experienced the absolute best care and heartfelt compassion from this extraordinary physician. I would put my life in the hands of no other. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and the practice. I, thank all of them for everything they do, everyday. They make a difference and that matters; it is greatly appreciated.
Victoria L Vogt — Aug 11, 2022
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Richards, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA