Overview
Richard Heard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Mississippi.
Dr. Heard is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Heard is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
600 Leigh Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Heard 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard K. Heard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Heard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Heard by calling their office at 662-327-7525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard K. Heard a top-rated expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard K. Heard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis, 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. Richard K. Heard specialize in?
While Dr. Richard K. Heard is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard K. Heard accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard K. Heard accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 662-327-7525 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
- Distinguished
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Heard isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Heard isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Heard isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Heard isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- VisceromegalyDr. Heard isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- ColitisDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- ObesityDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Heard isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HeartburnDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HepatitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Portal HypertensionDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Heard isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.