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Bariatric Surgeon

William Richards

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BACKGROUND

27 Years Experience

12 in Bariatrics

22 in Laparoscopic Surgery

12 in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

75% Practice is Bariatrics

Minimum Age of Patient is 15

Maximum Age of Patient is 75

PERFORMS

Adjustable Gastric Band

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

Duodenal Switch

LAP-BAND

Revision

Roux-en-Y

ASSOCIATED WITH
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University of South Alabama
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  • About Me

    As director of the University of South Alabama Surgical Weight Loss Center Dr. Richards has special interest in all aspects of bariatric surgery including laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

    Dr. Richards' otherl interests are in laparoscopic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract including repair of hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disesase, acalasia, esophageal and gastric disorders, treatment of Barrett's esophagus, and gastric motility disorders.

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  • Reviews 85 reviews

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    sardonicNbittersweet on June 10, 2013

    I simply adored Dr. Richards. When I first met him he was friendly, very professional and made sure that I had all questions answered. The morning before my surgery he made sure that I understood everything and once again asked if I had any questions More...

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    denmurand on Feb. 20, 2012

    I met Dr. Richards during one of his bariatric surgery informational presentations. I had attended one before by another surgeon but was impressed by Dr. Richards. After hearing him speak, for the first time, I understood how the vagal nerve is impacted by the lapband More...

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    tntelcoatahoo.com on Sept. 1, 2011

    I had RYN in 2005 with Dr. Richards. He is great! He looks like a surgeon and acts like one...very professional. I was impressed that he was a head surgeon at his hospital. He taught the other doctors. Staff was excellent as was the More...

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