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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD
General Surgery* Age 74
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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

General Surgery* Age 74
Henrico, VA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgeon in Henrico, VA.
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Dr. Pettit graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va. Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgeon in Henrico, VA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Pettit's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pettit also speaks Spanish. Dr. Pettit is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Oophorectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Cigna
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • AvMed
  • Medicaid of Virginia
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Tricare

Locations

  1. 1 Henrico Surgical Specialists LLC
    7607 Forest Ave Ste 220, Henrico, VA 23229

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, Dr. Richard Pettit, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.
Internship
  • Med College Va
    1979
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va
    1985
Residency Hospital

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