Summary

Dr. Donald Richards treats breast cancer, metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. He has practiced oncology and hematology for 43 years and is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler, Palestine Regional Medical Center, UT Health Tyler, East Texas Medical Center Specialty Hospital, and UT Health East Texas Long Term Acute Care.

Dr. Richards earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center. He sees patients in Tyler, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Richards 4.29 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Donald Anthony Richards has 3 locations

Texas Oncology Tyler

501 Saunders AveTyler, TX 75702
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English Speaks Urdu, English, Hindi
Tyler , TXCypress , TXShenandoah , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: University of Texas at Houston, McGovern Medical School – Houston, TX Med School: Universtiy of Florida Med School: Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Anthony Richards

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Anthony Richards has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Anthony Richards has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Epidemiology
  • Hematology
  • Metastasis
  • Pancreatic Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Donald Anthony Richards holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1659313559.

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Where is Dr. Donald Richards's office located?
Dr. Donald Richards's office is located at 501 Saunders Ave, Tyler, TX, 75702.
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