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Dr. John Richardson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. John Richardson, MD
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Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL.
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Dr. John Richardson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
Vestavia, AL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL.

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Dr. John Richardson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Vestavia, AL and has 42 years experience. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Med College Of Virginia Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. At present, Dr. Richardson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons PC
    2871 Acton Rd Ste 100, Vestavia, AL 35243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 939-0023
  2. 2 Grandview Medical Center
    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 879-5733

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Aug 31, 2022
Had 4 CABG done with excellent results and no complications. Dr. Richardson is an excellent, the best Cardiovascular Surgeon in the region or country.
JH — Aug 31, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Residency Hospital
  • Med College Of Virginia Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Richardson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richardson's profile.

Dr. John Richardson, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. John Richardson, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL