Overview
Laura Richards is a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Richards is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Gangrene, Fungal Nail Infection, and Fibromatosis.
Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4801 Woodway Dr Ste 373W, Houston, TX 77056
Dr. James Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree in biology from State University of New York School of Arts and Sciences (SUNY Potsdam) and his podiatric medical degree from Temple College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical residency at Doctors Hospital (now United Memorial Medical Center) in Houston. In practice since 1989, Dr. Jacobs is board certified in podiatric surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders resulting from disease or injury. He also treats bunions, neuroma, plantar fasciitis, athlete’s foot, foot pain, calluses and hammer toes. Dr. Jacobs is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the Harris County Podiatric Medical Society, of which he is a past president. With his philosophy of comprehensive foot care combined with state-of-the-art technology, he strives to create an unsurpassed standard of excellence in patient care. Dr. Jacobs is an active member of the Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Katy Rotary Club and has held leadership positions in both organizations. He also serves as coordinator of the Katy Triathlon and volunteers for the Houston Tenneco Marathon, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and Houston Health Care for the Homeless. Dr. Jacobs is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura A. Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura A. Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura A. Richards by calling their office at 281-407-7955. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura A. Richards a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura A. Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Laura A. Richards specialize in?
While Dr. Laura A. Richards is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Gangrene, and Fungal Nail Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Laura A. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura A. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-407-7955 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Athlete's FootDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- FibromatosisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Foot DropDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- GangreneDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- TendinitisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Claw FootDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Corns and CallusesDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- Tarsal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

