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Dr. Peter S Richards MD

Internist

4/5(4)
8954 Hospital Dr Douglasville GA, 30134
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4/5

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Dr. Peter Richards is an internist practicing in Douglasville, GA. Dr. Richards specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Richards provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies MD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Peter S Richards MD's Practice location

Practice At 8954 Hospital Dr

8954 Hospital Dr -
Douglasville, GA 30134
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New patients: 770-792-5249
Fax: 770-792-1470

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Dr. Peter S Richards MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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