Dr. Robert Richards, MD
Dr. Robert Richards, MD is a gastroenterologist in Alexandria, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richards has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1982. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Rapides Regional Medical Center - Hospitalist
211 4th St Alexandria, LA 71301Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richards is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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About Me
biography
Dr. Robert J. Richards is board certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He performs endoscopic ultrasounds and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies and is interested in treating pancreatic disease....read moreGastroenterology
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New York Medical College
Medical School, 1982
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Rapides Regional Medical Center - Hospitalist
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
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