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Dr. Boyd Richards, DO

Neurosurgery*
4.5 (108)
Map Pin Small Southfield, MI
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Boyd Richards, DO

Dr. Boyd Richards, DO is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Southfield, MI. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus and Ascension Saint John Hospital. Dr. Richards, completed a residency at MICHIGAN STATE University. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at Michigan Spine & Brain Surgeons, PLLC in Southfield, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Thoracic Stenosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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    Southfield Office
    22250 Providence Dr Ste 601, Southfield, MI 48075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 569-7745
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus
  • Ascension Saint John Hospital

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Myelopathy
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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 2
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 3
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 4
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 5
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 6
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 7
Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 8
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Arteriovenous Malformation
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Ear Disorders
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Thrombosis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Aneurysm Clipping
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation
Facet Blocks
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    4.5
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    3 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952438269
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University OF ALABAMA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • MICHIGAN STATE University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Tennessee
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Boyd Richards, DO 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.

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    Dr. Richards works at Michigan Spine & Brain Surgeons, PLLC in Southfield, MI. View the full address on Dr. Richards’s profile.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Thoracic Stenosis, 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.

    108 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

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