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Dr. William Richards, MD
General Surgery* Age 73
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Dr. William Richards, MD

General Surgery* Age 73
Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgeon in Mobile, AL.
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Dr. Richards graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA. Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgeon in Mobile, AL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with USA Health University Hospital. Dr. Richards's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Incisional Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Removal
Gallstones
Duodenal Polypectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 USA Health University Hospital
    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617
  2. 2 USA Health Community Providers LLC
    75 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
  3. 3 University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute
    1660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
    Monday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. William Richards, MD is affiliated with USA Health University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Richards, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • USA Health University Hospital

    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL

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