Summary

Dr. Joanne Richards is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has dedicated over four decades to women's healthcare. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and has been practicing for 43 years, bringing extensive experience to her patients' care.

Dr. Richards practices at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California. She specializes in managing complex pregnancies, including multiple pregnancies and twin pregnancies, as well as treating preeclampsia. Her expertise includes performing nonstress tests to monitor fetal well-being, cesarean sections, and providing emergency care when complications arise during pregnancy or delivery.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 43 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Good Samaritan Hospital

2425 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124

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Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
43 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks Chinese, Spanish
San Jose , CATorrance , CAEncino , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: Emory University Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joanne Ruth Richards

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joanne Ruth Richards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joanne Ruth Richards has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Joanne Ruth Richards holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1912949942.

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Dr. Joanne Ruth Richards's office is located at 2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA, 95124.
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