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Dr. John Richardson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. John Richardson, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL.
Dr. John Richardson, MD
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Dr. John Richardson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Vestavia, AL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL.

About

Dr. Richardson graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Med College of Virginia Hospital|University of So Al Hosps.Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL and has 42 years experience. Dr. Richardson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. At present, Dr. Richardson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Richardson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
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Pleural Effusion
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
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Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
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Biventricular Heart Failure
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons PC
    2871 Acton Rd Ste 100, Vestavia, AL 35243
  2. 2 Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
  3. 3 Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243

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Aug 31, 2022
Had 4 CABG done with excellent results and no complications. Dr. Richardson is an excellent, the best Cardiovascular Surgeon in the region or country.
JH — Aug 31, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med College of Virginia Hospital|University of So Al Hosps
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Richardson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richardson's profile.

Dr. John Richardson, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. John Richardson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL