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Dr. Winston Richards, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Winston Richards, MD

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Dr. Winston Richards, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Winston Richards, MD is a General Surgeon in Ocala, FL.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from State University of New York in 1978 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center|W Va University.Dr. Winston Richards, MD is a General Surgeon in Ocala, FL and has 46 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at HCA Florida Ocala Trauma Specialists and are affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Rib Fracture and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in General Surgery and Hand Surgery.

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Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dupuytrens Contracture
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hand Fracture
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Trigger Finger
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wrist Fracture
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carpal Tunnel Release
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Steroid Injection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Trigger Finger Release
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 HCA Florida Ocala Trauma Specialists
    1234 SE Magnolia Ext Unit 1, Ocala, FL 34471
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    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 12:30

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center|W Va University
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami School of Medicine
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Winston Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Rib Fracture and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Winston Richards, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Winston Richards, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL