Summary

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.

Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Andrew John Richards has 4 locations

Upmc Harrisburg

111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101

Upmc Carlisle

361 Alexander Spring RdCarlisle, PA 17015

Upmc Community Osteopathic

4300 Londonderry RdHarrisburg, PA 17109

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Dr. Andrew John Richards, MDDr. Lawrence Peter FieldingRicardo Patton Uy Po, MD, FACS, FASCRSDr. Jadd Wadi Koury, MD
Colorectal SurgerySurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.5 
4.2 
40 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 26 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, Tagalog, Filipino
Harrisburg , PAYORK , PAYork , PAHarrisburg , PA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Middlesex Hospital Medical School Med School: Univ of Santo Tomas Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew John Richards

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cenpatico
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew John Richards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrew John Richards has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Andrew John Richards holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1750390753.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Andrew Richards affiliated with?
Dr. Andrew Richards is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg.
What languages does Dr. Andrew Richards speak?
Dr. Andrew Richards speaks English.
Does Dr. Andrew Richards accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Andrew Richards accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Andrew Richards accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Andrew Richards has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Andrew Richards accepting new patients?
Dr. Andrew Richards has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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