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Dr. Robert Richards, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 73
Dr. Robert Richards, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA.
Dr. Robert Richards, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Robert Richards, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA.

About Dr. Robert Richards, MD

Dr. Richards graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1982 and completed a residency at Stamford Hospital. Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center-Hospitalist and is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Piedmont Augusta. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richards's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ascites
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Ascites
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Esophageal Varices
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Duodenal Ulcer
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Esophageal Ulcer
Pancreas Surgeries
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Endoscopy
Hypokalemia
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Dysphagia
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Gastroptosis
Duodenitis
Vomiting Disorders
Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Sigmoidoscopy
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Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
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Chronic Gastritis
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Congenital Achalasia
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Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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

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    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    Pathway HMO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Verity Healthnet
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

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

Dr. Robert Richards, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Piedmont Augusta.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1982
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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
  • Stamford Hospital
    1983
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Stamford Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale University affiliated program of Bridgeport Hospital
    1989
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Robert Richards, MD Practices

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA

  • Piedmont Augusta

    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

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