Dr. Steven A. Richman, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Steven A. Richman, who serves patients throughout the State of Ohio.

Dr. Richman is a board-certified family physician who possesses unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge which qualify him to provide ongoing, comprehensive medical care to each member of the family. He is affiliated with several hospitals throughout the state of Ohio, including Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron General Medical Center, Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute, and Summa Akron City Hospital.

After earning his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Richman went on to perform his internship in internal medicine and his residency in family medicine at Akron General Medical Center. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The mission of the ABFM is to improve the health of the public through Board Certification, Residency Training, Research, Leadership Development, and promoting the development of the specialty of Family Medicine. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

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