Dr. Patricia Ruby Richards M.D.
Pediatrician
2101 East Jefferson Street Kaiser Permanente, P Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Patricia Richards is a pediatrician practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Richards is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Richards diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Richards can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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