Expertise in
25
conditions
Expertise in
25
conditions
Office
501 Saunders Ave Ste 2, 
Tyler, TX 

Overview

Donald Richards is an Oncologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Richards is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pancreatic Cancer.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 60 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
501 Saunders Ave Ste 2, Tyler, TX 75702
Other Locations
Texas Oncology P.A.
910 E Houston St Ste 100, Tyler, TX 75702

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Richards has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


55 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1 Study of SEA-TGT (SGN-TGT) in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
A Phase 1/1b Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Immunotherapy Combinations in Participants With Lung Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2/3 Multi-Center Study of SM-88 in Subjects With Pancreatic Cancer Whose Disease Has Progressed or Recurred
A Phase 1/2 Study of INCB053914 in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald Richards

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Richards?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald Richards by calling their office at 903-579-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Donald Richards a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald Richards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Donald Richards specialize in?

While Dr. Donald Richards is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Donald Richards participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Donald Richards has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Donald Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Donald Richards accept my insurance?

Dr. Donald Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 903-579-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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