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Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

General Surgery
4.8 (24)
Map Pin Small Harrisburg, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Harrisburg, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. 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.

Dr. Richards works at Practice in Harrisburg, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Richards' Office Locations

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    Upmc Pinnacle Colon Rectal Surgery
    3907 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 232-4567

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  • UPMC Harrisburg

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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Anorectal Abscess Chevron Icon
Anorectal Fistula Chevron Icon
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Barrett's Esophagus Chevron Icon
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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) Chevron Icon
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection Chevron Icon
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration Chevron Icon
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy Chevron Icon
Anoscopy Chevron Icon
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Augmentation Cystoplasty Chevron Icon
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Colectomy Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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Cyst Incision and Drainage Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
Excision of Rectal Tumor Chevron Icon
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy Chevron Icon
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Proctectomy Chevron Icon
Puncture Aspiration Chevron Icon
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft) Chevron Icon
Sphincterotomy Chevron Icon
Wedge Resection Colon Chevron Icon
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Andrew Richards, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 37 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
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Dr. Andrew Richards, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Richards is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Richards has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Richards on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

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