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Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (41)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 46 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Pettit, completed a residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va. Patients rated Dr. Pettit an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Pettit works at Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, 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. Pettit's Office Locations

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    Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    7607 Forest Ave Ste 220, Richmond, VA 23229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 285-9416
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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    4.6
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    Based on 41 ratings
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    About Dr. Richard Pettit, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790733640
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Dartmouth Hitchcock Mc|Med College Va
    Residency
    Internship
    • Med College Va
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Richard Pettit, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pettit is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Pettit works at Richmond Surgical – Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Pettit’s profile.

    41 patients have reviewed Dr. Pettit. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pettit.

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