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Dr. Patrick Richards, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 52
Dr. Patrick Richards, MD
4.0 (50 Ratings)

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Dr. Patrick Richards, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Sacramento, CA.
Dr. Patrick Richards, MD
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Dr. Patrick Richards, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 52
Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Patrick Richards, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Sacramento, CA.
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Dr. Richards graduated from Drexel University. Dr. Patrick Richards, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Sacramento, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Mercy Medical Group and are affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Diabetes Type 2 among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richards is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    3000 Q St Fl 2, Sacramento, CA 95816
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    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

Experience and Background Check

Diabetes Type 2
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Diabetes Type 2
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Diabetes Type 2
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyrotoxicosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Female Infertility
Gestational Diabetes
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypopituitarism
Iodine Deficiency
Lipoprotein Disorders
Male Infertility
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Overweight
Peripheral Edema
Pheochromocytoma
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proteinuria
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Vitamin B12 Anemia
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Endodontic Retreatment
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Preventive Care
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

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1 Star (12)

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Oct 20, 2024
Dr. Richards is always patient, kind and very informative. Takes his time with me until I understand.
— Oct 20, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Patrick Richards, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Sacramento, CA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University in 2004. He specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Patrick Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Patrick Richards, MD is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Patrick Richards, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Richards has over 20 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

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