
Overview
Robert Richards is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas.
Dr. Richards is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Richards is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. 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:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- 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
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- 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
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Volk joined BSWH in 2023 as Chair of Medicine. He is nationally recognized as an expert in Cirrhosis and Liver Transplantation and has frequently been selected among the Best Doctors in Hepatology. His research focuses on improving healthcare delivery, with extensive grant funding and >150 publications. Dr. Volk's areas of expertise include liver transplant evaluation, post-transplant management, cirrhosis, liver failure, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal and gastric varices, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, other benign, malignant, and undiagnosed liver Masses, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, alcohol-related liver disease, hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and Wilsons Disease. Connect with Dr. Volk: Michael Volk, MD, MSc, FAASLD | LinkedIn. Dr. Volk is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Volk is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert M. Richards
Is Dr. Robert M. Richards a top-rated expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert M. Richards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture, 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. Robert M. Richards specialize in?
While Dr. Robert M. Richards is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert M. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert M. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Richards isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Richards isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- HepatitisDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hepatitis CDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Portal HypertensionDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.

