Expertise in
19
conditions
Expertise in
19
conditions
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Richardson is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical Education, MD, 1988

Residency

Field of Study: General Surgery, 1995

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery

Fellowships

Field of Study: clinical fellow in surgery
Year Completed: 1990, Research Fellow in Surgery
Year Completed: 1992
Emory University School of Medicine, Surgical Endoscopy
Year Completed: 1997

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121

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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You can book an appointment with Dr. William S. Richardson by calling their office at 504-842-4070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William S. Richardson a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William S. Richardson is classified as an Distinguished 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 S. Richardson specialize in?

While Dr. William S. Richardson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. William S. Richardson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William S. Richardson has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. William S. Richardson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William S. Richardson accept my insurance?

Dr. William S. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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