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Dr. William Richards, MD

General Surgery
3.5 (10)
Map Pin Small Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Richards, MD

Dr. William Richards, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Mobile, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA and is affiliated with USA Health University Hospital.

Dr. Richards works at University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Usa Health University Hospital
    2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 445-8282
  2. 2
    1660 Spring Hill Ave Ste 3069, Mobile, AL 36604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 445-8405

Hospital Affiliations
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  • USA Health University Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Hernia Repair

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia Chevron Icon
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Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration Chevron Icon
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open) Chevron Icon
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy) Chevron Icon
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion Chevron Icon
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Chevron Icon
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open Chevron Icon
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy) Chevron Icon
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure) Chevron Icon
Port Placements or Replacements Chevron Icon
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Pyloromyotomy Chevron Icon
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. William Richards, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1548368491
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. William 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 works at University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL. View the full address on Dr. Richards’s profile.

    Dr. Richards has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia, 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.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Richards. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richards.

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