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Office
Rapides Regional Medical Center
211 4th Street
Alexandria, LA 71301Phone+1 318-769-3000Fax+1 877-525-2516
Education & Training
Harvard School of Public HealthMSc, Health Policy, 1993 - 1994
University of MichiganM.S., Statistical Research Design, 1991 - 1993
Bridgeport Hospital/Yale UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1987 - 1989
Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985- Stamford Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
LA State Medical License 2017 - 2026- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
- AOA Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors Best Doctors, 2013
- Mentored scientist award K08 NIH, 2006
- Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 63 citationsTiming of prophylactic surgery in prevention of diverticulitis recurrence: a cost-effectiveness analysis.Robert J. Richards, James K. Hammitt
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2002-09-01 - 25 citationsCan the blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio distinguish upper from lower gastrointestinal bleeding ?Robert J. Richards, Mary Beth Donica, David Grayer
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 1990-10-01 - 18 citationsManagement of abdominal and pelvic abscess in Crohn’s diseaseRobert J Richards
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2011-11-16
Grant Support
- K08NIH2006–2007
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Industry Relationships
- Speaker, AbbvieDisclosure: Speaker fees2007 - 2015
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