Summary

Dr. Theodore Richards is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in internal medicine and thoracic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 48 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Richards brings extensive knowledge to treating heart and chest conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Richards maintains his primary affiliation with Parkridge East Hospital and practices across multiple locations in Tennessee and Georgia, including Hixson, Chattanooga, and Ringgold. He specializes in treating breathing problems, shortness of breath, and irregular heart rhythms. His procedural expertise includes contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function, transthoracic echocardiograms for detailed heart imaging, and electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm. Patients rate Dr. Richards an average of 4.0 stars for his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 10 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Theodore David Richards has 10 locations

Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson

2051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343

Digestive Disorders Endoscopy Center

2341 McCallie Ave Ste 303Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Diagnostic Cardiology Group

132 Battlefield Crossing CtRinggold, GA 30736
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Diagnostic Cardiology Group

2341 McCallie Ave Ste 200Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Parkridge East Hospital

941 Spring Creek RdChattanooga, TN 37412

Erlanger Baroness Hospital

975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403

Obgyn Center Of Excellence

2341 McCallie Ave Ste 302Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chattanooga Gastroenterology Pc

2341 McCallie Ave Ste 400Chattanooga, TN 37404
Mon7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseHospice & Palliative MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Hixson , TNChattanooga , TNCHATTANOOGA , TNCleveland , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Theodore David Richards

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - PPO
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Theodore David Richards has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Theodore David Richards has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Theodore Richards's office located?
Dr. Theodore Richards's office is located at 2051 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN, 37343.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Theodore Richards affiliated with?
Dr. Theodore Richards is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital.

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