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Dr. Peter C Richards MD
Surgeon
3838 California St Suite 612 San Francisco CA, 94118About
Dr. Peter Richards is a general surgeon practicing in San Francisco, CA. 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
Mechanical Engineering 1975
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Melanoma
- Heart Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
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