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Dr. James Richards, MD
Overview of Dr. James Richards, MD
Dr. James Richards, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Marion, IL. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Henry County Medical Center, Marshall Browning Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 5.0 star rating.
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Marion Vamc2401 W Main St, Marion, IL 62959 Directions (618) 997-5311
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- HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
- Henry County Medical Center
- Marshall Browning Hospital
- Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
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Specialties*
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- 27 years of experience
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- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS
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