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Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Richard Heard, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Heard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, MS.
Dr. Richard Heard, MD
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Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Columbus, MS
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Heard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, MS.

About

Dr. Heard graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Richard Heard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, MS. Dr. Heard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and Och Regional Medical Center. Dr. Heard has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Chronic Gastritis and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heard received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Heard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heard is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Chronic Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Chronic Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Chronic Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Gastritis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus PA
    600 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 327-7525
  2. 2 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle
    2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 244-1000
  3. 3 Office
    2 Professional Plz, Starkville, MS 39759
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 324-1288

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Heard
3.7
Based on 6 Reviews
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Nov 10, 2020
I give Dr. Heard a 5. Very good in every way.
Robert Temkovits — Nov 10, 2020
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Heard frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Chronic Gastritis and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Heard, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and Och Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Heard, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle

    2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS

  • Och Regional Medical Center

    400 Hospital Rd, Starkville, MS