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Dr. Paul Richards, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Dr. Paul Richards, MD
4.7 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Alamosa, CO.
Dr. Paul Richards, MD
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Dr. Paul Richards, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Alamosa, CO
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Alamosa, CO.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Alton Ochsner Fdn Hospital.Dr. Paul Richards, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Alamosa, CO and has 45 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center and Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
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Vulvar Cancer
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Insurance Accepted

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    Lumenos HSA-VA
    Individual KeyCare-VA
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    Option I-VA
    KeyCare-VA POS
    HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
    BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
    HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
    Balanced-VA PPO
    Healthy Virginian
    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
    Platinum-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
    Platinum OAEPO-VA
    Virginia Advantage
    HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
    Essential KeyCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
    106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  2. 2 Office
    1 Arh Ln Ste 203, Low Moor, VA 24457
    Monday
    08:00 - 15:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 15:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.7
Based on 35 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Alton Ochsner Fdn Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Fdn Hospital
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Med Fdn
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Paul Richards, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center and Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany.

Yes, Dr. Paul Richards, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA

  • Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

    7 PO Box, Low Moor, VA