About
Dr. Christopher L Richards is a family medicine doctor in Gretna, Louisiana, trained at LSU Health - School of Medicine. He practices at West Jefferson Primary Care Clinic - Oakwood, Audubon of New Orleans Home Health, and CDP, and speaks English.
Dr. Richards treats patients with chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as chronic kidney disease and coronary artery disease. His procedures include chronic care management, COVID testing, routine adult exams, cancer screenings and adult vaccines. He is committed to identifying, managing and preventing the diseases prevalent in southern Louisiana and approaches his work as both a listener and teacher, aiming to help his patients understand their care.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Heart Conditions (e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Hypertensive Heart Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complications (e.g. Chronic Kidney Disease, Blood Vessel Damage, Nerve Damage)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COVID Exposure
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Type 2 Diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Chronic Care Management
- COVID Test
- Routine Adult Exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.