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Dr. John Richards, MD

Rheumatology* Age 60
Dr. John Richards, MD

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Dr. John Richards, MD

Rheumatology* Age 60
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Richards, MD is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA. Dr. John Richards, MD is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Low Back Pain
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Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
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Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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Felty's Syndrome
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Hammer Toe
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lupus
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Lyme Disease
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
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Spondylitis
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Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
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Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3601 5th Ave Ste 3B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-6700
  2. 2 UPMC Presbyterian
    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 586-9819

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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. John Richards, MD is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Richards, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

    1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA