Dr. Kimberlynn R. Richards, MD | Atlanta, GA | Internist

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Kimberlynn Richards earned their medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed residency training at Franklin Square Hospital Center. They specialize in internal medicine with additional expertise in addiction medicine, bringing 35 years of clinical experience to their practice. Richards speaks English and provides comprehensive care for patients facing complex medical challenges.

Richards is affiliated with Ridgeview Institute Smyrna and practices in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. They focus on treating substance use disorders, including teen substance use issues and heroin addiction. Their approach includes counseling services and diagnostic testing such as toxicology screens and benzodiazepine drug screening. Patients have given Richards an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.3

10 Ratings
35 years of experience
14 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Franklin Square Hospital Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

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

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Dr. Richards' Ratings and Reviews

4.3

10 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 31 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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DO NOT go here if you are looking to get clean! What kind of DR gives addiction patients BENZOS? An unlimited supply!! this is the worst place. She replaced one addiction for another! Its all about the money!!! BEWARE!!

March 4th, 2024

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Dr. Richards and her staff have been the rare, shining beacon for me--and I'm certain, many others--during the recent opiate crisis. She has helped me for years, always professional, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra (or two!) mile for her patient. Despite my own struggles and relapses, I have NEVER felt judged or pressured or, to be honest, any kind of pressure at all with Dr. Richards and her staff. More than any other practitioner I've come into contact with during my struggle, Dr. Richards has been the only one who has been able to balance the goal of eventual medication independence with the necessity of a reasonable, supervised weening schedule. I honestly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Richards, her staff, and her practice. You simply will not find anyone more acutely attuned to both the physical AND mental aspects of substance abuse recovery.

April 26th, 2021

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I have been a patient of Dr. Richards for over a year now. I have had been dependent on opiates for 17 years. I have been prescribed subxone for 12 of those years. During those years I have been a patient of a couple different doctors and clinics. The experience with Dr. Richards as been a 10 out of 10 from the moment you walk into her office you get a vibe of being at a respectable doctors office not only clean, but beautiful. From the first visit on, I have always felt honesty was not wasted on Dr. Richards. She is knowledgeable, and willing to explain the knowledge to me. She has went above and beyond to help me maintain a healthy life with the medication. I would highly recommend her for anyone with any type of opiate dependency..

November 15th, 2019

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Best Doctor I have ever had!

August 21st, 2016

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I've been going to dr Richards for 3 years. She is one of the best doctors around she truly cares about her patients. I truly believe she loves helping people.

May 31st, 2015

Ivan Bruce Hoffman MD

1800 Water Pl SE Ste 100Atlanta, GA 30339

Tel: (770) 801-0980

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Kimberlynn R Richards Md

308 Commercial Dr Ste 100Savannah, GA 31406

Jeffrey Alan Bradley Md

3634 Highlands Pkwy SESmyrna, GA 30082

Tel: (770) 720-5011


Dr. Kimberlynn R Richards, MD	Dr. Ebon Bourne	Dr. Sharifa Avery, MD	Imienreluefe Gregory Adodo, MD, MHS
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (10 Ratings)	4.1 (37 Ratings)	2.5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English		Speaks English
Atlanta , GA	ATLANTA , GA	ATLANTA , GA	Marietta , GA
Med School: Meharry Medical College	Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Addiction Medicine
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Drug Abuse (Substance-Related Addiction Disorders)
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1760401756.

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Where is Dr. Kimberlynn Richards's office located?: Dr. Kimberlynn Richards's office is located at 1800 Water Pl SE Ste 100, Atlanta, GA, 30339.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kimberlynn Richards affiliated with?: Dr. Kimberlynn Richards is affiliated with Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.
What languages does Dr. Kimberlynn Richards speak?: Dr. Kimberlynn Richards speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kimberlynn Richards?: You can find contact information for Dr. Kimberlynn Richards here on Vitals.
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