Overview
William Richards is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama.
Dr. Richards is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Locations
2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617
1660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Richards by calling their office at 251-445-8282. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Richards a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Richards is classified as an Advanced expert for Achalasia, 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 Richards specialize in?
While Dr. William Richards is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Hernia, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Richards has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. William 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 Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. William Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 251-445-8282 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.