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Dr. Bruce Richards, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (37)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Bruce Richards, MD

Dr. Bruce Richards, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Dr. Richards, completed a residency at UAB Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Nashville in Nashville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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

  1. 1
    Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Nashville
    300 20th Ave N Fl 7, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 284-1400

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  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

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Limb Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Joint Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
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Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1972548220
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • UAB Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • UAB Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Bruce 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.

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    Dr. Richards works at Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Nashville in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Richards’s profile.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Limb 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.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

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