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Dr. Donald Richards, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Dr. Donald Richards, MD
4.5 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Tyler, TX.
Dr. Donald Richards, MD
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Dr. Donald Richards, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 70
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Tyler, TX.

About

Dr. Donald Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Tyler, TX and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at University Tex Health Sci Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Oral Cancer and Polycythemia Rubra Vera among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in Medical Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Oral Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Oral Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Monocytic and Monoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Clitoral Cancer
Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Myeloma
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Sezary's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Oncology P.A.
    910 E Houston St Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75702
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Tyler Square Asc
    415 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
  3. 3 Office
    501 Saunders Ave Ste 110, Tyler, TX 75702

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.5
Based on 44 Reviews
5 Stars (38)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Jul 31, 2024
I have been very pleased with the care I have received from Dr. Richards.
Peggy — Jul 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tex Health Sci Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Health Sci Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex Health Sci Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Oral Cancer and Polycythemia Rubra Vera. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Richards, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro.

Yes, Dr. Donald Richards, MD holds board certification in Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro

    719 W Coke Rd, Winnsboro, TX