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Dr. William Richards, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. William Richards, MD
3.5 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Mobile, AL.
Dr. William Richards, MD
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Dr. William Richards, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Mobile, AL.

About

Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Mobile, AL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with USA Health University Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lymphangioma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
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
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal 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
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Usa Health University Hospital
    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617
  2. 2 University Urology
    150 S Ingleside St, Fairhope, AL 36532
  3. 3 Office
    75 S UNIVERSITY BLVD, Mobile, AL 36608
  4. 4 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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Patient Reviews
Sep 10, 2019
I would highly recommend Dr. Richards. He did a great job on my sleeve surgery with minimum scarring. Although I didn't see much of him he did a great job! I've lost 121 IBS and had no problems. It's now been 1 year and 3 months ago.
Kay in Foley, AL — Sep 10, 2019
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
    1990
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Board Certifications

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

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • USA Health University Hospital

    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL