
Dr. Richard Saunders M.D.
Surgeon
55 Lake Ave N Surgery Residency Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Richard Saunders is a general surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Saunders specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Saunders provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Diana Caragacianu MD14 PROSPECT ST FL 4 MILFORD MA 01757
- Dr. Jon S Pressett M.D.55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
- Rita Sadowski M.D.14 Prospect Street Milford MA 01757
- Dr. William E Rockett MD91 Water St Milford MA 01757
- Dr. Harvey Gerald Clermont M.D.37 Knollwood Dr Shrewsbury MA 01545
- Dr. Theodore J Patsos MD91 WATER ST MILFORD MA 01757
Nearest Hospitals
UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INCl
55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH WORCESTER MA 1655ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INCl
107 LINCOLN STREET WORCESTER MA 1605ST VINCENT HOSPITALl
123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608