Overview
Dr Richard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Richard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 112 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
6550 Fannin St Ste 1601, Houston, TX 77030
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Richard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Richard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Richard by calling their office at 713-441-5141. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Richard a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Richard is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Dr Richard specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Richard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dr Richard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Richard has published 112 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Richard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Richard accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Richard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-5141 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
- Elite
- Kidney TransplantDr. Richard isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Richard isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Richard isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Richard isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Richard isDistinguished. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- CirrhosisDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- GastroparesisDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Lung TransplantDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- NecrosisDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrectomyDr. Richard isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.