
Ward Richardson, MD
Pediatric Colon and Rectal Surgery
Pediatric General Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
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MaleAbout 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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Academic Title
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
- 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
- phone: 412-695-3127
- Pediatric Surgery in Sewickley
- 2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
- phone: 412-695-3127
- Pediatric Surgery in Bridgeville
- 205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
- phone: 412-695-3127
- Colorectal Center at Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
- 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
- phone: 412-695-3127
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Surgery
American Board of SurgeryPediatric Surgery
American Board of PediatricsInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice