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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD
Overview of Dr. Andrew Richards, MD
Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Harrisburg, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience. They graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES and is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 4.8 star rating.
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Dr. Richards' Office Locations
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Upmc Pinnacle Colon Rectal Surgery3907 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Directions (717) 232-4567
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Office121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303, Hershey, PA 17033 Directions (717) 232-4567
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- UPMC Harrisburg
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Colorectal Cancer
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Thyroid Nodule
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Visceroptosis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
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Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
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Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Open Appendectomy
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Proctectomy
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Puncture Aspiration
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 38 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1750390753
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES
Medical Education
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