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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Richard Pettit, MD
4.6 (41 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA.
Dr. Richard Pettit, MD
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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA.

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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va.They currently practice at Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital. At present, Dr. Pettit received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pettit accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
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
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
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
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
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
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
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    7607 Forest Ave Ste 220, Richmond, VA 23229
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pettit
4.6
Based on 41 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 26, 2019
This is definitely the person you want on your team.
Nikki — Jul 26, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a general surgery specialist in Richmond, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Med College Va
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va
    1985
Residency Hospital
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