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Heather L Richards, MD

Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

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Expertise

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

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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