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Heather L Richards, MD

Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine
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Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

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Expertise

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)
addiction recovery
addiction relapse prevention
alcohol addiction
alcohol and drug abuse
alcohol dependence medical management
buprenorphine treatment
fentanyl use
harm reduction
heroin addiction
human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) therapy
injectable medication for addiction
medication assisted treatment mat for alcohol use disorder
medication assisted treatment mat for opioid use disorder
opiate addiction
opiate detox
opioid issues
opioid withdrawal
outpatient addiction treatment
polysubstance abuse and dependence medical management
polysubstance addiction
stimulant use disorder
suboxone treatment
substance addiction
substance dependence

Credentials

Education

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • Residency

  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • LGBTQIA+ Affiliate

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    Publications

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