Overview
Andrew Richards is a Colorectal Surgeon in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Richards is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3907 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Richards by calling their office at 717-232-4567. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Richards a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew Richards specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Richards is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Richards has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-232-4567 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
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- Anal CancerDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.