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Dr. Paul Richardson, MD

Dr. Paul Richardson, MD

Urology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Richardson, MD is a urologist in Spencer, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richardson has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, Urinary Conditions, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center and Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1200 1st Ave E Spencer, IA 51301
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Richardson specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Richardson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richardson

2.3

26 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
19%
19%
4 Star
15%
15%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
62%
62%

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What went well
  • 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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Cheri mcdivitt – May 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Jan 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Aug 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Extremely unprofessional. – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Waterloo, IA – Jan 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Waterloo, Ia – Mar 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
JR in Tripoli, IA – Dec 08, 2016
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
East Moline, IL – Aug 25, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Waterloo, IA – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Richardson, MD is a urologist in Spencer, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richardson has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, Urinary Conditions, and Urinary Calculi & Removal....read more
  • Urology

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  • Howard University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Howard University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Practice

Spencer Hospital1200 1st Ave E Spencer, IA 51301
1
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center3421 W 9th St Waterloo, IA 50702
2

Practice

Olmsted Medical Center-Se Clinic210 9th St SE Rochester, MN 55904
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center

    515 College St
    Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

    201 8th Ave SE
    Oelwein, IA 50662
  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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