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Dr. Richard Matthews, MD

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Dr. Richard Matthews, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Chico, CA
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Dr. Richard Matthews, MD is a General Surgeon in Chico, CA.

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Dr. Richard Matthews, MD is a General Surgeon in Chico, CA. Dr. Matthews currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital, Enloe Medical Center and Shasta Regional Medical Center. Dr. Matthews has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Matthews received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Matthews' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Matthews also speaks Spanish. Dr. Matthews is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Paragon Chico Medical Group Inc.
    1700 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 691-5920
    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
  2. 2 Paragon Redding Medical Group Inc
    923 Dana Dr, Redding, CA 96003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 900-4000
  3. 3 Shasta Regional Medical Center
    1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 244-5120
  4. 4 St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
    2550 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Red Bluff, CA 96080
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 691-5925

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Apr 26, 2019
The best dr and surgeon you could ever ask for. He is honest, caring, takes his time and makes you comfortable.
— Apr 26, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Matthews, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Matthews' profile.

Dr. Matthews frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Matthews, MD is affiliated with Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital, Enloe Medical Center and Shasta Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Matthews, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital

    2550 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Red Bluff, CA

  • Enloe Medical Center

    1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA

  • Shasta Regional Medical Center

    1100 Butte St, Redding, CA