search
AHN Provider Logo
AHN Provider
AHN Provider
Heather L Richards, MD
Primary Care - Internal Medicine
star star star star star 4.9 (69)
Expertise: Addiction...See all...
(412) 359-4644

Quick and easy physician referrals

If you're a physician looking to refer your patient to a specialist, fill out our physician referral form to expedite the process and connect your patient to expert care.

Refer a Patient

Locations

The Center for Recovery Medicine
Federal North Medical Office Building (Primary)
1307 Federal St, 301
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
DIRECTIONS
(412) 359-4644
Fax (412) 442-2335
The Center for Recovery Medicine
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave, M56, Mezzanine
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
DIRECTIONS
(412) 359-4644
Fax (412) 442-2335
Positive Health Clinic
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St, Suite B110
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
DIRECTIONS
(412) 359-3321
Fax (412) 359-6899

Languages Spoken

English

Expertise

Addiction Medicine/Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol addiction
Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Reduction
Coronary Artery Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Disease Prevention
Gender Affirming Care
Gender Dysphoria
Gender and Transition
General Primary Care
Geriatrics
HIV/AIDS, Positive Health Clinic
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Musculoskeletal Pain
Preventive Health
Transgender Health
Transgender Medicine
Wellness Exam

Ratings

4.9star star star star star

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.9star star star star star

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.9star star star star star

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.9star star star star star

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9star star star star star

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

Unlike websites where anyone can post doctor reviews, only actual patients can provide information by completing the survey sent to them. Learn more.

Recent Patient Comments

"She's really good. I like her a lot."

February 13, 2024

"Shared her medical opinions on a private matter I had."

February 08, 2024

"One of if not the best provider I've ever had the pleasure of seeing."

December 26, 2023

"My husband and I moved here to [...] - you're the best care out there! [...]"

September 19, 2023

"This provider is the best, most attentive, efficient and overall awesome doctor I've ever had."

August 04, 2023

"I trust her completely"

July 05, 2023

"Dr Richards is one of a kind! I have recommended her to others and always will! She's such a wonderful person! I feel like I can talk to her about anything with fear of judgement or ridicule."

April 27, 2023

"The provider was very empathetic and made me feel accepted."

April 21, 2023

Credentials

School

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine – Addiction Medicine

Residency

AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium
LGBTQIA+ Champion
Come as you are. These providers are allies, advocates, and supporters — champions of compassionate, just, and inclusive care. Learn more.
Search Publications open_in_new
This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with AHN. Please note that modifying search criteria and/or author’s name may enhance search results.