Dr. Lydia B Richards M.D.
Emergency Physician
52579 HIGHWAY 51 S INDEPENDENCE LA, 70443About
Dr. Lydia Richards practices Emergency Medicine in INDEPENDENCE, LA. Dr. Richards assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Richards examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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