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Dr. Christina Gail Richards, MD

Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Bariatric Medicine Institute Surgical And Medical Weight Loss Solutions 1046 E 100 S, Salt Lake, UT 84102
(801) 746-2885

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Christina Richards is a board certified general surgeon with a specialty in laparoscopic surgery. She performs laparoscopic and open gastric bypass procedures, as well as the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. She is one of two doctors fellowship-trained in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Richards graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1986, and then went on to receive a Master%u2019s in Exercise Physiology at Ohio State University. She received her medical degree from Ohio State University in 1993 and went on to complete her general surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she served as administrative chief resident from 1997-1998 and received the %u201COutstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgery Resident%u201D award. She went on to complete a fellowship at the University of Washington%u2019s Center for Videoendoscopic Surgery. She has been in private practice since 1999 and is a current member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. She partnered with Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in July of 2004 to open a Surgical Weight Loss Center focused on excellence in patient care both pre- and post-operatively. Dr. Richards has been recognized as a Center of Excellence Surgeon since February 2008.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Wisconsin

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health - 1993

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Bariatric Medicine Institute Surgical And Medical Weight Loss Solutions
1046 E 100 S, Salt Lake, UT 84102
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Colorectal Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Ischemic Bowel Disease
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Abdominal Hernia
Breast Disorders

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
PacificSource Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare

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Orthopedics 11
Neurology & Neurosurgery 7
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 9
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 8
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 8
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 7
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
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Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15