Specialties Offered
Dr. Richardson earned his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his internship, residency and surgical research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He completed his fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson is board certified in surgery and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1997. His expertise includes laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgeries and bariatric surgery. He has a special research interest in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.
Videos
- Hello Health presents: Bariatric Surgery Options with Dr. William Richardson
- Hello Health: Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Richardson
Titles Held
Section Head, General Surgery
Director, Laparoscopic Surgery
Clinical Interests
hernias, adrenal gland, gallbladder, spleen, achalasia, peritoneal dialysis catheters, ulcers, GERD, hiatel hernia, gastro perisis, weight loss surgery center, bariatric surgery, roux en y, lap band, laparoscopic surgery, adrenal surgery, reflux surgery, swallowing difficulty surgery and spleen surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Certifications Held
American Board of Surgery
- Medical School: Harvard Medical School
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship: Emory University Hospital
