Dr. Richard Edwards, MD

Family Medicine* Age 42

4.2 (10 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Jennings, LA

Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Jennings, LA.

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4.2 (10 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Edwards, MD

Family Medicine* Age 42

Jennings, LA

Accepting new patients

15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Jennings, LA.

Show Phone Number (337) 824-2282

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Dr. Edwards graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Jennings, LA and has 15 years experience. Dr. Edwards currently practices at Edwards Family Medicine and are affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital. Dr. Edwards has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Edwards received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Edwards' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Edwards is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Edwards Family Medicine
1322 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546
Directions (337) 824-2282

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Family Medicine

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Education

Medical Education

LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
2009

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Dr. Edwards in specializes in Family Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Edwards, MD treat?

Dr. Edwards frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

What is Dr. Edwards' office address?

Dr. Edwards' office is located at 1322 Elton Rd Jennings, LA 70546. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

Is Dr. Richard Edwards, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Edwards provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Richard Edwards, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Richard Edwards, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital and Ochsner American Legion Hospital.

Is Dr. Richard Edwards, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Richard Edwards, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Does Dr. Richard Edwards, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Richard Edwards, MD has a star rating of 4.2/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA
Ochsner American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA

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