Dr. Douglas S Richards MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
5121 Cottonwood St Suite 100 Salt Lake City UT, 84107About
Dr. Douglas Richards is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Richards specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Richards can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Richards can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1981
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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