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Dr. John Richards, MD

Dr. John Richards, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Richards, MD is a general surgeon in Panama City, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

801 E 6th St Ste 606 Panama City, FL 32401

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Dr. Richards' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards

3.9
12 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Richards performed a hernia repair surgery on me in June. The surgery went well and he followed up with me before I left the hospital. During follow up appointments since then he has demonstrated that he cares for his patients and is concerned with their recovery. All members of his staff are friendly and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim B – Aug 25, 2024
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Awesome
I have really never had a doctor call and check up along with explain with great detail surgery. Thanks for all your help and your office has been helpful too!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenton Hitchcock – Jun 29, 2023
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is great did emergency surgery on me, was in serious condition when I got to ER. he did the surgery with the robot and camera for a ruptured Hernia that blocked my bile and was in total kidney failure. He was very concerned, and eager to make sure I got what I needed, and was okay. I would recommend him to anyone that wants a great surgeon and a great Dr. that cares about his patients. Thank you Dr. RIchards.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Beth VIckery – Dec 24, 2019
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I would not hesitate whatsoever to recommend Dr. Richards to any one. He is excellent in all respects. His competence is superb. I had every confidence in dealing with him. His manner is wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Larry Sangaree in Apalachicola , FL – Sep 11, 2018
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I recently had gall bladder surgery, performed by Dr. Richards. The surgery went very well and Dr. Richards was excellent in his skills, as well as bed-side manner. I felt confident that he would take very good care of me. He checked on me many times more than other doctors have in my previous surgeries, and was very responsive. I highly recommend Dr. Richards for gallbladder or other similar surgeries for which he performs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patricia Womack in Panama City, FL – May 23, 2018
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In early December, 2017, Dr. Richards performed an emergency laparoscopic gall bladder removal on me. I have had numerous surgeries in Boston, and as a "snowbird" I was somewhat skeptical about the medical care available in Florida. I will say, without any doubt, that the care and skill demonstrated by Dr. Richards was at least equal to that of my Boston surgeons, which is to say, superb. My recovery was almost painless, and was extraordinarily speedy. Thank you, Dr. Richards.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Barry Weener in Boston, MA and Panama City Beach, FL – Jan 05, 2018
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This is a very poorly run practice. I called to cancel an appointment 5 hours before the appointment because of an emergency with my dog and was told I would be charged a 50 dollar fee. I office manager was very unprofessional both on that day and when I called to speak with the doctor who owns the practice. She says he "refused" to take my call and I could only talk to her. Personally I wanted to clear it up with the owner of the practice. I won't be going back, and my dog died, so it was indee
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Panama City, FL – Mar 17, 2017
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He is great . He really cares . Well I will tell u. He treats me a pan care health center. They go by Ur income on what u pay. With some doctors that makes a difference on how much attention they pay to u or even the bed side manner. That's not the case with doctor Richards. I am always pleased with every part of my appointment . No complaints .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Virginia in Panama City Beach, FL – Apr 01, 2016
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care philosophy

As a Physician, I have committed myself to serve the community and people with exceptional service and care. Through the years, I have firmly held on to the commitment to serve the community with only the highest level of care and individualized attention. 

biography

Dr. Richards is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Richards completed his surgical training at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, Al. He is a member of...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Wound & Burn Care

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Yvonne Bullard MD PA801 E 6th St Ste 606 Panama City, FL 32401
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Practice

Office1008 Jenks Ave Panama City, FL 32401
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