MichaelFrankRichmanMDFACS, MMM, FCCP
Thoracic Surgery • Huntington Beach, CAAdult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Co-Founder/Chief Clinical Officer PaladinMDs
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Office
PO Box 719
Huntington Beach, CA 92648Phone+1 310-481-3939
Summary
- Dr. Michael Richman is a thoracic surgeon based in Huntington Beach, CA, with subspecialties in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University and further trained at USC/LA General and the University of Miami. Dr. Richman serves as Co-Founder/CCO at PaladinMDs LLC and has founded previous organizations focused on cholesterol management and laser vein treatment. His clinical expertise includes varicose veins, lipid metabolism disorders, and chronic venous insufficiency. Dr. Richman has published research in several recognized journals and has been honored as a "SuperDoctor" in Thoracic Surgery from 2011 to 2019.
Education & Training
USC Marshall School of Business MMM, Medical Management, 2019 - 2020
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1997 - 1999
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Surgery, 1991 - 1996
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
FL State Medical License 1996 - 2015
WV State Medical License 1996 - 2003
KY State Medical License 1999 - 2002
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- “SuperDoctor” in Thoracic Surgery Los Angeles, 2011-2019
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Patient Chart Manager EHR, Prime Clinical Systems, 2012-2013
Clinical Trials
- Prevalence of MTHFR Polymorphisms in Venous Disease Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ethical issues in solid organ transplantation: transfusion-free transplantation in Jehovah's witness patients.Rick Selby, Taylor Selby-Medical, Michael Richman
Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation. 2024-02-01 - 28 citationsInferior vena caval blood flow and cardiac hemodynamics during carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneumAdrian E. Ortega, M. F. Richman, Miguel Angel Campos Hernández, Jeffrey H. Peters, Gary J. Anthone
Surgical Endoscopy. 1996-09-01 - 10 citationsHemodialysis graft salvage with endoluminal stentsDouglas B. Hood, Albert E. Yellin, M F Richman, Fred A. Weaver, M D Katz
The American Surgeon. 1994-05-16
Press Mentions
![Cholesterol and Healthcare Expert, Dr. Michael Richman, Is the Featured Health Advisor for the Dennis Prager Show on KRLA 870 AM [The Answer] Radio on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 AM PST](https://doximity-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1548182791/lpgpvrlj0fw9fgzd3hxp.png)
Cholesterol and Healthcare Expert, Dr. Michael Richman, Is the Featured Health Advisor for the Dennis Prager Show on KRLA 870 AM [The Answer] Radio on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 AM PSTApril 6th, 2021
PaladinMDs Launches Patient Advocacy ServicesJanuary 26th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Industry Relationships
- Medical Consultant, Abbott2023 - Present
External Links
- PaladinMDshttp://www.paladinmds.com
- The Center for Cholesterol Managementhttp://www.lipidcenter.com
- (Substack) Doctors, Doctor tell me the truth!http://doc4heart.substack.com
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