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David Richards, MD, Gastroenterology, Houston, TX

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Gastroenterology Houston, TX

Anorectal Function & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders, Clinical Informatics

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Unit 1466
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-794-5073
    Fax+1 713-563-9740

Summary

  • Dr. David Richards is a gastroenterologist based in Houston, TX, specializing in areas such as anorectal function, pelvic floor dysfunction, esophagus disease, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University and further specialized with a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Richards has been an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center since 2017. His expertise includes procedures like esophageal manometry, colonoscopy, and capsule endoscopy. He has published several works in notable journals, with significant contributions regarding cancer therapy-related gastrointestinal issues. Additionally, he received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2013.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009 - 2012
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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