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Dr. Katherine Richards, MD

Family Medicine*
4.4 (14)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katherine Richards, MD

Dr. Katherine Richards, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis. Dr. Richards, completed a residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at SSM Health in Saint Louis, MO with other offices in Alton, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Tobacco Use Disorder, Limb Pain and Muscle Spasm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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

  1. 1
    SSM Health Medical Group
    9759 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63119 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 781-4922
  2. 2
    SIU Alton Family Medicine Residency Program
    4 Memorial Dr Ste 115, Alton, IL 62002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 219-5644

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
  • SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis

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Tobacco Use Disorder
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm

Treatment frequency



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Tobacco Use Disorder
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Joint Pain
Pharyngitis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
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
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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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
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
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
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Phimosis
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shingles
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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
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Blood Allergy Testing
Drug Allergy Testing
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
McMurray's Test
Memory Evaluation
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams
Patch Testing
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Skin Procedures
Skin Screenings
Tuberculosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1942599808
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Katherine 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.

    Dr. Richards has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Tobacco Use Disorder, Limb Pain and Muscle Spasm, 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.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Richards, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Richards appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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