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Dr. Richard Heard, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Columbus, MS
Dr. Richard Heard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, MS.
Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Columbus, MS
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

Dr. Heard graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Richard Heard, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, MS. Dr. Heard has experience treating conditions like Chronic Gastritis, Constipation, Nausea, Dysphagia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Gastritis and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Heard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heard is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Richard Heard, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates of Columbus LLC
    600 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 327-7525
  2. 2 Office
    2800 10th Ave N Ste A, Billings, MT 59101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (406) 238-2500
  3. 3 Office
    2 Professional Plz, Starkville, MS 39759
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 324-1288
  4. 4 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle
    2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (662) 244-1000

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Meet Dr. Richard Heard, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Heard's Practice

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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: Chronic Gastritis, Constipation, Nausea, Dysphagia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Gastritis and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Heard, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.

Yes, Dr. Richard Heard, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Heard, MD Practices

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle

    2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS

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