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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD
Colorectal Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA.
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 67
Harrisburg, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA.
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About Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Dr. Richards graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES. Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, PA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Pinnacle Health Medical Services and is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, UPMC Harrisburg, Geisinger Medical Center, UPMC Carlisle, Reading Hospital and UPMC Hanover. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richards's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Colostomy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anoscopy
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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Anorectal Fistula
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sigmoidoscopy
Sphincterotomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Select
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • myBlue Access EPO
    Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Keystone Health Plan Central HMO

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Colorectal Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Richards's Practice

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

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, UPMC Harrisburg, Geisinger Medical Center, UPMC Carlisle, Reading Hospital and UPMC Hanover.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
    1986
Medical Education

Hospitals Where Dr. Andrew Richards, MD Practices

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA

  • Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

    503 N 21st St, Camp Hill, PA

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA

  • UPMC Carlisle

    361 Alexander Spring Rd, Carlisle, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • UPMC Hanover

    300 Highland Ave, Hanover, PA

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