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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of The Mid-atlantic1221 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD 20774 map
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University of Pittsburgh Physicians3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 map
Dr. John Richards is an internist in Largo, MD. He is skilled at diagnosing & treating a very wide range of diseases & illnesses in adult patients.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of The Mid-atlantic
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. John S. Richards is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(202) 898-5474
Address
1221 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD 20774
Office Details
University of Pittsburgh Physicians
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. John S. Richards is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(412) 692-2370
Address
3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. John Richards graduated from Other in 1988.
Dr. Richards has two offices in Maryland and Pennsylvania where he specializes in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Dr. Richards works with seven hundred and seventy-five doctors including Dr. Carlos Placci and Dr. John Sunyecz.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Richards specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Richards can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
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Rheumatology
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Richards can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1988
Hospital Affiliations
- Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
- English
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