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Dr. William Richards, MD

General Surgery*
3.5 (10)
Map Pin Small Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
34 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 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA and is affiliated with USA Health University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Richards an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Richards works at Practice in Mobile, AL with other offices in Fairhope, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Incisional Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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
    University Urology
    150 S Ingleside St, Fairhope, AL 36532 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 660-5860
  3. 3
    Office
    75 S UNIVERSITY BLVD, Mobile, AL 36608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 660-5787
  4. 4
    Mitchell Cancer Institute
    1660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 665-8000
    Monday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • USA Health University Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia

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.
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lymphangioma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    3.5
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (3)
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    About Dr. William Richards, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 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
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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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 has seen patients for Incisional 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.

    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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