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Dr. William Richards MD
Surgeon
2451 Fillingim St Mastin 101 Mobile AL, 36617About
Dr. William Richards is a general surgeon practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Richards specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Richards provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1979
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1990
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
Dr. William Richards MD's Practice location
Practice At 2451 Fillingim St Mastin 101
2451 Fillingim St Mastin 101 -Mobile, AL 36617Get Direction
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