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Ward Richardson

Ward Richardson, MD

Pediatric Colon and Rectal Surgery

Pediatric General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Ward Richardson

Ward Richardson, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and is certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery through the American Board of Surgery. He is director of the Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program and is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center followed by his fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Richardson’s clinical interests include neonatal surgery, intestinal failure, minimally invasive surgery, chest wall deformities, tumors, lung and esophageal surgery, Hirschsprung’s disease, and anorectal malformations. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Richardson is a member of The American College of Surgeons and the Pediatric Trauma Society. He is on the UPMC Trauma Leadership Council and is an instructor teaching Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). He is the proud father of two daughters.
View the full list of Dr. Richardson’s publications on PubMed.

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Leadership Title

Associate Trauma Director

Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
    • 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    • Pediatric Surgery in Sewickley
      • 2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
      • Pediatric Surgery in Bridgeville
        • 205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
        • Colorectal Center at Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
          • 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

          Expertise

          Education

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Fellowship

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Residency

          University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

          Medical Education

          Board Certifications

          Surgery

          American Board of Surgery

          Pediatric Surgery

          American Board of Pediatrics

          Insurance

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