Summary

Dr. Gretchen Rickards is an internal medicine physician with 19 years of experience caring for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, building a strong foundation in comprehensive adult healthcare. Her expertise focuses on internal medicine, where she manages complex medical conditions and provides preventive care for patients throughout their adult years.

Dr. Rickards practices at multiple locations in Delaware, including Christianacare Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington and Christiana Hospital in Newark. She has hospital affiliations with Tripler Army Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and expert management. She also provides essential preventive services such as flu vaccinations, COVID-19 boosters, and pneumococcal vaccines to help patients maintain their health and prevent serious illnesses.

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Quick Facts

  • 19 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Gretchen Damara Rickards has 4 locations

Christianacare Wilmington Hospital

501 W 14th StWilmington, DE 19801

Christianacare Gohealth Urgent Care Center

200 Hygeia DrNewark, DE 19713
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Christiana Hospital

4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718

Select Specialty Hospital Wilmington

501 W 14th St Fl 9Wilmington, DE 19801

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19 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Wilmington , DEPhiladelphia , PADarby , PASecane , PA
Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine-Grenada Med School: Dhaka Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gretchen Damara Rickards

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gretchen Damara Rickards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gretchen Damara Rickards has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Delaware, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryGraduated in 2007

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Dr. Gretchen Rickards's office is located at 501 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE, 19801.
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