Dr. John Richards

General Surgeon · Ascension

Surgeon Panama City NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
7 years
since Jul 2019
Gender
Male

Experience

General SurgeonCurrent
Ascension
Since Jul 2019 · 7 years · Panama City

Education

Medical Careers
MD
1982 – 1986
The University of Georgia
BS
1978 – 1982

Skills

Clinical Research Healthcare Information Technology Healthcare Informatics Strategic Planning Emr Hospitals Healthcare Management Ehr Medicine Physicians Internal Medicine Board Certified Surgery Public Health Medicare

About Ascension

Industry
Business Services
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
801 E 6th St, Panama City, FL

Professional Overview

Dr. John Richards is a General Surgeon, currently affiliated with Ascension, based in Panama City. As a surgeon, Dr. Richards contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Panama City. They have been with Ascension for 7 years. Dr. Richards holds academic credentials, including MD and BS, from Medical Careers and The University of Georgia. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Healthcare Information Technology, Healthcare, Informatics, Strategic Planning. Ascension operates in the Business Services sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. John Richards is one of them.
  • 4,358 contacts at Ascension are tracked in HealthTal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Richards located?

Dr. John Richards is based in Panama City. They are currently affiliated with Ascension.

What is Dr. John Richards's specialty?

Dr. John Richards specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is General Surgeon.

Where does Dr. John Richards currently work?

Dr. John Richards currently works at Ascension. They have been there for 7 years.

What is Dr. John Richards's educational background?

Dr. John Richards attended Medical Careers and The University of Georgia.

How do I contact Dr. John Richards for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in the United States?

Surgeons in the United States typically earn $380,000 to $800,000 annually, with a median of $555,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.