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Dr. Joyce Richards, DO

Dr. Joyce Richards, DO

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Joyce Richards, DO is a gastroenterologist in Cottonwood, AZ. She is affiliated with Verde Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

657 E Cottonwood St Ste 9 Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Telehealth available

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Dr. Richards' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards

2.6

34 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Samantha Hess – Dec 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tom – Apr 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Caroline in COTTONWOOD, AZ – Jan 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Juanita in Cottonwood, AZ – Aug 21, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cottonwood – Apr 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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SEDONA – Dec 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Cottonwood AZ – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
cottonwood, az – Mar 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
31 people found this helpful
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Judith in Cottonwood, AZ – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Mission is to provide the most current medical care available. We want to assure our patients personal, friendly professional attention. We work hard to assure that our staff is educated and empathetic to patients needs. We understand that...read more

biography

Joyce Richards, D.O., is a doctor of osteopathic medicine. She is a gastroenterologist with Verde Valley Medical Clinic – Gastroenterology, a service of Verde Valley Medical Center

Dr. Richards has been in practice for more...
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  • Gastroenterology

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  • Botsford General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Royal Free Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Botsford General Hosptial

    Residency Hospital
  • Michigan State University

    Undergraduate School
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • Arizona Top Doctors, 2005

  • Naomi Judds Mission, 2001

  • EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR, 1989

  • Arizona Top Doctors, 5-1-2005

  • PHOENIX INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER SERVICE EXCELLENCE, 1992-1993

  • FERDERAL HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, 1990

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Locations

Practice

Humanity Health Providers LLC657 E Cottonwood St Ste 9 Cottonwood, AZ 86326
1
Northern Arizona Hospice203 S Candy Ln Ste 2A Cottonwood, AZ 86326
2
Flagstaff Medical Center1200 N Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86001
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Verde Valley Medical Center

    269 S Candy Ln
    Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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