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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Family Medicine* Age 50
Dr. Christopher Richards, MD
5.0 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gretna, LA.
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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Family Medicine* Age 50
Gretna, LA
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24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gretna, LA.

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Dr. Richards graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Gretna, LA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Richards' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Richards accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nail Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Nail Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Nail Infection
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Cluster Headache
Constipation
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Metals
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Family Doctors
    175 Hector Ave, Gretna, LA 70056
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-6926
  2. 2 West Jefferson Medical Center
    1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-6925
  3. 3 Office
    2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 349-2273

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Oct 27, 2022
My entire family’ goes to Dr Richards. Have been for many years. He is very professional. Very patient. Listen’s to your issues and will tell you what he recommends for treatment with very detailed reasons why and what you should expect. “He makes you feel like no matter what the issue is, there is a solution “ and you will be able to handle it , with his expertise care. His staff is very friendly and the clinic is very beautiful , with convenient ample free parking. Multiple locations, the same. My family highly recommends him.
— Oct 27, 2022
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Family Medicine
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  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2000
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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA