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Dr. Derek Richardson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
1.4 (34)
Map Pin Small Tucker, GA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Derek Richardson, MD

Dr. Derek Richardson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Tucker, GA. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. They graduated from Meharry Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Richardson an average 1.4 star rating.

Dr. Richardson works at Practice in Tucker, GA with other offices in Atlanta, GA. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Richardson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kaiser Permanente Crescent Center
    200 Crescent Center Pkwy, Tucker, GA 30084 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 365-0966
    Monday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 18:00
  2. 2
    Office
    200 Crescent Center Pkwy, Tucker, GA 30084 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 496-3609
  3. 3
    Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 851-8000
  4. 4
    Kaiser Permanente
    3495 Piedmont Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 364-7206

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    Specialties*
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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    • 23 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1245247006
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
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    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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    Dr. Derek Richardson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Richardson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Richardson. The overall rating for this provider is 1.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richardson.

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