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Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD

Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Blanchard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and St. Anthony's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

620 10th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Blanchard is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Blanchard specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Blanchard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blanchard

2.8

25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
52%
52%

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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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SQ – Jun 01, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Catherine Yadevia – Jun 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Unhappy – Mar 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Deborah Antikol in Largo, FL – Jan 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 people found this helpful
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Julee B in St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 02, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
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St Petersburg, FL – May 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Blanchard, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Blanchard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. He...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

SC Physicians LLC620 10th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St
    Clearwater, FL 33756
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Anthony's Hospital

    1200 7th Ave N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all 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

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33607
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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