Dr. Andrew J. Richards, MD | Harrisburg, PA | Colorectal Surgeon

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Dr. Richards graduated from the Weill Cornell Medical College in 1986. He works in Harrisburg, PA and 3 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Richards is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg.

4.6

32 Ratings
40 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Well trained, compassionate provider with excellent bedside manner! Knows how to put his patients at ease with a good balance of humor and seriousness.

April 25th, 2019

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I couldn't recommend him highly enough. He's a 5 Star Doctor & a 5 Star Human Being. He's definitely a rare breed. You will find no one better. Extraordinary person & Doctor. The absolute best.

March 15th, 2019

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Wonderful, compassionate and extremely competent. (He is also funny!)

January 13th, 2016

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Best Dr on planet.

December 19th, 2015

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Dr. Richards is an excellent doctor. He is personable, knowledgeable and extremely capable. I have had experience with many others in his field. He diagnosed my problem, operated on me within 3 days of my initial visit and I am well after suffering for many years with a problem that, for one reason or another, other doctors could not address.

November 3rd, 2012

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He saved my life (actually) his care concerm was so over the top from every other doctor that I have seen that I wish he could handle any medical problem I ever had he took care of or had his staff take care of anything and everything that needed to be done my job was to relax and heal, his job he said was to take care of the problem and he did. Wonderful sense of humor, wonderful doctor.

July 17th, 2012

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-If you need a Dr of this particular specialty Dr Andrew Richards is the ONLY choice. -He has a wonderful bedside manner & an even better sense of humor, which is definitely a plus when dealing with such difficult diagnoses. But, most importantly, he is an EXCELLENT Doctor. I wouldn't trade him for anything. I thank GOD every day that I have this EXTRAORDINARY human being in my life. He takes the absolute best care of me... which isn't always easy, trust me. But, he continues to guide me a long this difficult path and does so with kindness, compassion, with love & respect. Dr Richards is my hero; he is my saving grace...

May 20th, 2010

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Dr. Richards is the best doctor I have ever encountered in my [60 years of] life. His knowledge, communication skills, approach to treatment, and genuine concern for my well-being always helps to reduce the stress, as well as the physical pain, intermittent anemia, and many other debilitating (and highly unpleasant) aspects of colo-rectal problems.

May 14th, 2010

Upmc Harrisburg

111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101

Tel: (717) 782-3131

Upmc Carlisle

361 Alexander Spring RdCarlisle, PA 17015

Tel: (717) 249-1212

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

503 N 21st StCamp Hill, PA 17011

Tel: (717) 763-2100

Upmc Community Osteopathic

4300 Londonderry RdHarrisburg, PA 17109

Tel: (717) 833-4208


Dr. Andrew John Richards, MD	Dr. Walter Alex Koltun, MD	Dr. Cindy Wu	Dr Samuel Simon Laucks
Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery	Colorectal Surgery
			Accepts New Patients
4.6 (32 Ratings)	4.2 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (11 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Harrisburg , PA	Hershey , PA	Berlin , NH	York , PA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Colorectal Surgery

Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 1986

Dr. Larry Lee Sollenberger, MD
Colorectal Surgery
46 Years Exp | Harrisburg, PA
(14)
Dr. Gordon Lee Kauffman, MD
Colorectal Surgery
54 Years Exp | Hershey, PA
(2)
Marjorie Auker Lebo
Nurse Practitioner
| Hershey, PA
(0)
Dr. Kevin J Mckenna, MD
Colorectal Surgery
38 Years Exp | Camp Hill, PA
(7)
Dr. Brian Scott Delong, MD
Colorectal Surgery
43 Years Exp | Harrisburg, PA
(4)
Dr. Justin Michael Orenich
Surgery
| Olney, IL
(0)
Dr. Kelly Marie Fening
Surgery
6 Years Exp | Harrisburg, PA
(0)
Dr. Bryan Kline, MD
Surgery
| Hershey, PA
(0)
Dr. Daniel Adam Goldman, MD
Surgery
11 Years Exp | Harrisburg, PA
(0)
Dr. Lawrence Peter Fielding
Surgery
62 Years Exp | YORK, PA
(2)

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