Summary

Dr. John Richards is a surgeon with four decades of experience treating patients in Panama City, Florida. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and has developed expertise in surgical care over his extensive career. Dr. Richards is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in his community.

Dr. Richards practices at multiple locations throughout Panama City, including Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, Ascension, and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He treats patients with high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing critical care when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. His surgical practice includes chronic wound care and specialized dressing techniques to promote healing. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Jefferson Richards has 3 locations

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

615 N Bonita AvePanama City, FL 32401

Ascension

801 E 6th StPanama City, FL 32401
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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SurgerySurgerySurgeryOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
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40 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic
Panama City , FLSarasota , FLGulf Breeze , FLPanama City , FL
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Jefferson Richards

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Jefferson Richards has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta UniversityGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John Richards accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. John Richards speak?
Dr. John Richards speaks Spanish and English.

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