Overview
William Richards is a General Surgeon in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Richards is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617
75 S University Blvd, Unit 6000, Mobile, AL 36608
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William O. Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William O. Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William O. Richards by calling their office at 251-471-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William O. Richards a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William O. Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. William O. Richards specialize in?
While Dr. William O. Richards is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Achalasia, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William O. Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William O. Richards has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. William O. Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William O. Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. William O. Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 251-471-7000 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
- AchalasiaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- EndoscopyDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Richards isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholecystitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.