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Dr. David Richards, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. David Richards, MD
3.5 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. David Richards, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. David Richards, MD
3.5 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. David Richards, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Houston, TX
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Richards, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. David Richards, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at The University of Texas - Houston.They currently practice at MD Anderson Cncr Ctr Brn & Spn and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Shannon Medical Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Anal or Rectal Pain and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Richards is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastroptosis
Nausea
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Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 338 Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030
  2. 2 Pediatric Consultants of Houston PA
    6560 Fannin St Ste 1160, Houston, TX 77030

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3.5
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 26, 2021
Dr. Richards was very kind and courteous and he listened carefully to my concerns and medical history. He explained my condition well, and personally called me to check on my progress.
Trahan — Oct 26, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. David Richards, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Houston, TX and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The University of Texas - Houston
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The University of Texas - Houston
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The University of Texas - Houston
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Anal or Rectal Pain and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Richards, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Shannon Medical Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls

    810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX

  • Shannon Medical Center

    120 E Harris Ave, San Angelo, TX

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX