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Dr. Robert Richards, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Robert Richards, MD
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Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA.
Dr. Robert Richards, MD
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Dr. Robert Richards, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA.

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Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1982 and completed a residency at Stamford Hospital.They currently practice at Women's Health Center and are affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Amebic Dysentery
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Rapides Regional Medical Center
    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 769-3000
  2. 2 Rapides Regional Medical Center - Hospitalist
    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 625-4149

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4.1
Based on 13 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 17, 2022
Very knowledgeable and caring doctor.
Mary — Dec 17, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stamford Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stamford Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale University affiliated program of Bridgeport Hospital
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Robert Richards, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Richards, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA