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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Fredericksburg, VA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Fredericksburg, VA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 10 years of experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson and is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital. Dr. Richards, completed a residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at Mary Washington Orthopedics in Fredericksburg, VA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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    Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
    3310 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 373-4602
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:15

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  • Mary Washington Hospital

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    About Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 10 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952734311
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa
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    Residency
    • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson
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    Dr. Richards works at Mary Washington Orthopedics in Fredericksburg, VA. View the full address on Dr. Richards’s profile.

    3 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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