William Richardson, MD

William  Richardson
Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121

1-866-OCHSNER

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.

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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