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Office
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Unit 1466
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 713-794-5073Fax+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 HoustonFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009 - 2012
- University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
- Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
- TX State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
- AL State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- GA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- 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
- Advances in laryngopharyngeal reflux: Etiology, diagnosis, and management.Tina L Samuels, Jennifer Aoun, Inna Husain, Edgar Figueredo, David Richards
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2024-11-01 - 1 citationsClinical Features and Management of Acute and Chronic Radiation-Induced Colitis and Proctopathy.Hamzah Abu-Sbeih, Tenglong Tang, Faisal S Ali, Weijie Ma, Malek Shatila
Cancers. 2023-06-12 - 1 citationsEndoscopic submucosal dissection using an integrated needle-type knife and insulated-tip knife in a single device.Fredy Nehme, Anthony E Armstrong, Mehran Taherian, Patrick M Lynch, David M Richards
Videogie. 2023-03-01
Professional Memberships
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- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility SocietyMember
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