Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Paul D. Richards

Hematology
Blue Ridge Cancer Center
2013 Jefferson St SW, 
Roanoke, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
12
conditions
Blue Ridge Cancer Center
2013 Jefferson St SW, 
Roanoke, VA 

Overview

Paul Richards is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia.

Dr. Richards is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thymectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Blue Ridge Cancer Center
2013 Jefferson St SW, Roanoke, VA 24014

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.

10 Clinical Trials

Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Study of Tucatinib or Placebo in Combination With Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) for Subjects With Unresectable Locally-advanced or Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer (HER2CLIMB-02)
Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Study of Tucatinib or Placebo in Combination With Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) for Subjects With Unresectable Locally-advanced or Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer (HER2CLIMB-02)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: tucatinib, T-DM1
Study Phase: Phase 3
EMBER: A Phase 1a/1b Study of LY3484356 Administered as Monotherapy and in Combination With Anticancer Therapies for Patients With ER+ Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer and Other Select Non-Breast Cancers
EMBER: A Phase 1a/1b Study of LY3484356 Administered as Monotherapy and in Combination With Anticancer Therapies for Patients With ER+ Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer and Other Select Non-Breast Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LY3484356, Abemaciclib, Everolimus, Alpelisib, Trastuzumab, Aromatase Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Single Arm, Open Label Phase 2 Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Subjects With Previously Treated Unresectable Locally-Advanced or Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer
A Single Arm, Open Label Phase 2 Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Subjects With Previously Treated Unresectable Locally-Advanced or Metastatic HER2+ Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: tucatinib, trastuzumab deruxtecan
Study Phase: Phase 2
MONARCH 2: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of Fulvestrant With or Without Abemaciclib, a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, for Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
MONARCH 2: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of Fulvestrant With or Without Abemaciclib, a CDK4/6 Inhibitor, for Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Fulvestrant
Study Phase: Phase 3
eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1 Study of SEA-TGT (SGN-TGT) in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
A Phase 1 Study of SEA-TGT (SGN-TGT) in Subjects With Advanced Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: SEA-TGT, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1b/2, First-in-Human, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of XMT-1536 In Patients With Solid Tumors Likely to Express NaPi2b
A Phase 1b/2, First-in-Human, Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of XMT-1536 In Patients With Solid Tumors Likely to Express NaPi2b
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Upifitamab rilsodotin
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
An Open Label, Multi-center Protocol for U.S. Patients Enrolled in a Study of Ribociclib With Endocrine Therapy as an Adjuvant Treatment in Patients With Hormone Receptor-positive, HER2-negative, High Risk Early Breast Cancer
An Open Label, Multi-center Protocol for U.S. Patients Enrolled in a Study of Ribociclib With Endocrine Therapy as an Adjuvant Treatment in Patients With Hormone Receptor-positive, HER2-negative, High Risk Early Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 11, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Single-Arm, Global, Phase 4 Study of Abemaciclib, a CDK 4 & 6 Inhibitor, in Combination With Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitors (Anastrozole or Letrozole) in Participants With Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Negative Advanced Breast Cancer With Poor Prognostic Factors
A Single-Arm, Global, Phase 4 Study of Abemaciclib, a CDK 4 & 6 Inhibitor, in Combination With Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitors (Anastrozole or Letrozole) in Participants With Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Negative Advanced Breast Cancer With Poor Prognostic Factors
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: September 06, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
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58 Total Publications

'Communicating cancer project' empowering African and Caribbean communities through forum theatre: a culturally responsive approach to early head and neck cancer detection.
'Communicating cancer project' empowering African and Caribbean communities through forum theatre: a culturally responsive approach to early head and neck cancer detection.
Journal: Perspectives in public health
Published: March 21, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul D. Richards

Is Dr. Paul D. Richards a top-rated expert for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul D. Richards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), 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. Paul D. Richards specialize in?

While Dr. Paul D. Richards is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Paul D. Richards participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paul D. Richards has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). You can view a list of Dr. Paul D. Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Paul D. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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