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Summary
Elaine Richards-Hercher, CNM, specializes in providing prenatal and gynecology care for women of all ages. As a certified nurse-midwife, she performs routine annual gynecologic exams, educates patients on contraception choices, helps manage menopause symptoms and diagnoses and treats infectious diseases. She has clinical expertise in Pap tests, IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, vulvar biopsies and cervical polyp removal.Born and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, Ms. Richards-Hercher calls caring for women in her community "a privilege and an honor." She enjoys educating her patients on gynecologic health and helping them make informed decisions. Ms. Richards-Hercher is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and a certified HIV pretest counselor. In her spare time, she loves reading and gardening.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Geisinger Women's Health Scranton
3 W Olive St Ste 210Scranton, PA 18508 Tel: (570) 808-7916
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing | Med School: Shenandoah University | Med School: SUNY at Stony Brook University | Med School: Case Western Reserve University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Elaine T Richards-Hercher
Medical Specialties
Elaine T Richards-Hercher has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Elaine T Richards-Hercher has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Nurse Midwife, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania, School of NursingGraduated in 1996
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