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Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS

Specializes in: General Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1993)
Professional interests include: gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic surgery, and more.
1945 Beverly Road
Gainesville, GA 30501

Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS is affiliated with Longstreet Clinic, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Gainesville Surgery Center.

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Office Locations

1000 Medical Center Boulevard
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Gainesville Surgery Center

1120 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Suite 106
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 207-4620
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1270 Friendship Road Suite 110
Braselton, GA 30517
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1400 River Place
Braselton, GA 30517
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1524 River Place Suite 100
Braselton, GA 30517
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1945 Beverly Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 531-0110
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3620 Howell Ferry Road
Duluth, GA 30096
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Gainesville Surgery Center

725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Se Suite 130, Entrance B
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-0110
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743 Spring Street Ne
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Some issues Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

  • Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
  • Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
  • Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News 

“But it's only the first step in a weight-loss journey, said Dr. Robert Richard, the center's medical director and lead surgeon.”—"Treating obesity with surgery", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , November 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood tests
complete blood count
diagnostic EGD without biopsy

In 2013, Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS performed more blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), and diagnostic EGD without biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 26
doctor visit 301
gastrointestinal procedures 121
lab tests 104
minimally invasive procedures 121
preventive care 13
weight management 45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 41
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 54
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 12
doctor visit 302
gastrointestinal procedures 54
minimally invasive procedures 54
weight management 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 34
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 54
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 14
doctor visit 269
gastrointestinal procedures 96
minimally invasive procedures 96
weight management 32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 58
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 54
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2016 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 14
bypass surgery 19
doctor visit 269
gastrointestinal procedures 74
lab tests 104
minimally invasive procedures 74
preventive care 15
weight management 30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 42
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2016 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2017 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 28
bypass surgery 18
doctor visit 280
gastrointestinal procedures 91
lab tests 170
minimally invasive procedures 91
preventive care 23
weight management 37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 41
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2018 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
bypass surgery 17
doctor visit 231
gastrointestinal procedures 59
lab tests 121
minimally invasive procedures 59
preventive care 18
weight management 17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 44
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2019 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 29
bypass surgery 11
doctor visit 210
gastrointestinal procedures 44
lab tests 123
minimally invasive procedures 44
preventive care 20
weight management 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 41
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 23
doctor visit 144
gastrointestinal procedures 19
lab tests 125
minimally invasive procedures 19
preventive care 21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 31
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 31
doctor visit 134
gastrointestinal procedures 25
lab tests 152
minimally invasive procedures 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 29
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 44
doctor visit 92
gastrointestinal procedures 19
lab tests 218
minimally invasive procedures 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 21
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 49
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 41
doctor visit 73
gastrointestinal procedures 19
lab tests 207
minimally invasive procedures 19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 19
Female 65
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 66
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 46
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and blood draw.

blood draw 28
bypass surgery 16
doctor visit 209
gastrointestinal procedures 56
lab tests 147
minimally invasive procedures 56
preventive care 18
weight management 26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 36
Female 131
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 120
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 58
65 to 74 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 16
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 47
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Cancer 2
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1993. He completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is certified by the General Surgery, American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1993)

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Longstreet Clinic
Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC)
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Gainesville Surgery Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 307 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Lawrenceville, GA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Lawrence Richard, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,696 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,696
Medtronic, Inc. $3,508 Signia
$291 		LigaSure
$169 		Sonicision
$108
$2,940
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC $2,829 Orbera
$2,665 		LapBand and or Orbera
$147 		Overstitch
$16
Covidien Sales LLC $2,046 Access
$1,252 		Endo Stapling
$535 		LigaSure
$154 		Vessel Sealing
$105
Ethicon US, LLC $1,324 OtherNA
$977 		Endoscopy: Endocutters
$136 		Sutures
$93 		Endoscopy Endocutters
$48 		VISTASEAL
$37 		Other
$34
Other $3,345 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler
$936 		OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System
$709 		Aeon Endostapler & Echelon Flex Powered Stapler
$248 		Exparel
$203 		Saxenda
$167 		Other
$1,082
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $6,098
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $4,440
Travel and Lodging $3,689
Consulting Fee $2,000
Education $1,521

Biography

Dr. Robert Richard, who practices in Lawrenceville, GA, Duluth, GA, and Gainesville, GA, is a medical specialist in general surgery. He is especially interested in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Richard's professional affiliations include Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) and Longstreet Clinic. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and then he performed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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