Dr. Thomas Hayes Richey MD
Surgeon
4851 W Park Dr Suite A Zachary LA, 70791About
Dr. Thomas Richey is a general surgeon practicing in Zachary, LA. Dr. Richey 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. Richey 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1972
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1972
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Goiter
Dr. Thomas Hayes Richey MD's Practice location
Dr. Thomas Hayes Richey MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Richey
Recommended Articles
- Everything You Need to Know About a Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is used to examine the organs that are located in the abdomen. It involves little work and it comes with minimal risks. It can also be referred to as diagnostic laparoscopy. Only a few small incisions are made.A special instrument, known as laparoscope, is...
- Understanding Appendicitis in Children
Appendicitis is a serious condition that can affect both men and women at any point in life. However, it has been found that children and toddlers account for the majority of deaths caused by it. There could be several reasons behind this: The foremost is that adults can easily recognize and express...
- Appendectomy Aftercare
What is an Appendectomy?The appendix is a pouch-like organ situated in the lower right abdomen in the first part of the large intestine. The importance or function that is carried out by this structure is not very clear, hence it is referred to as a "vestigial structure". When the appendix causes...
- Reasons Why You May Need Hydrocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy is an operation that is used to remove hydrocele from an individual. The term hydrocele refers to the accumulation of serum fluid around the testicle. This fluid is secreted by a pouch of serous membrane that lines the testicles called tunica vaginalis.Hydrocele that occurs to infants...
- Reasons Why You Need a Biopsy
OverviewA biopsy is a procedure that involves the removal of a sample tissue in the body to examine it closely under a microscope. The tissue is mainly examined to diagnose a certain disease. Some may use a needle or surgical methods to remove any lumps or suspicious nodules in the body. Some...
- Gastric Bypass Surgery: The Potential Complications
A gastric bypass surgery is done to achieve weight loss, especially in individuals who are obese and overweight. This type of major abdominal surgery alters the stomach and intestines to limit a person's food intake.Annually, there are more than 200,000 Americans who undergo gastric bypass surgery....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeffrey Scott Gruner M.D.2335 Church St Zachary LA 70791
- Dr. Samuel B. Field MD2335 CHURCH ST ZACHARY LA 70791
- Dr. Thomas J Kang MD4801 Mchugh Rd Zachary LA 70791
- Danny P Bourgeois MD4801 MCHUGH RD ZACHARY LA 70791
- Dr. Francisco Jose Sanfiel MD4801 MCHUGH RD ZACHARY LA 70791