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  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 40 years of experience
  • Gastroenterology Associates Of Central Virginia 121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • (434) 384-1862

Brief Intro

Dr. Richards graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1985. He works in Lynchburg, VA and 2 other locations and specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Richards is affiliated with Centra Speciality Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Virginia Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Gastroenterology Associates Of Central Virginia
  • 121 Nationwide Dr Ste A, Lynchburg, VA 24502
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
  • Infectious Liver Disease
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Esophagitis
  • Anal Fissure
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Procedures Performed

  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • State Farm
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • ArchCare
  • Wellcare
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 17
  • Orthopedics 41
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
  • Children's Hospital 9
  • Urology 34
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 30
  • Rehabilitation 26
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 7
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28