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About Robert J Richards, MD
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. Dr. Richards received his medical degree from the New York Medical College of Valhalla, NY. He completed a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Yale University affiliated Program of Bridgeport Hospital. He earned a Masters Degree in Statistics and Clinica
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal Liver Chemistries
- Bacterial Infections
- Bile Duct Repair
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon & Rectal Cancer
- Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Diarrhea
- Dysphagia
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Esophagus Disorders
- Gallbladder and biliary tract disease
- Gastritis And Duodenitis
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Cancers - Esophagus
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Iron Deficiencies
- Other Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Pancreas
- Pancreatic disorders
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tubes (PEGs)
- Polyps And Rectal Bleeding
- Stent placement
Specialties
- Gastroenterology - Board Certified
Affiliations
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
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Credentials and Education
Fordham University
Undergraduate Degree
1975
New York Medical College
Graduate Degree
1982
Stamford Hospital
Internship
1983
Stamford Hospital
Residency
1985
Yale University affiliated program of Bridgeport Hospital
Fellowship
1989