Cathy N. Richards, DO
5 out of 5
(129)
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Appointments as soon as: Wed, 3/26
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St. Luke's Pocono Summit Primary Care
I am a strong proponent of physician-patient shared decision making. In my practice, my initial goal is always to know who my patient is and how we can work best together. My new patients are always pleasantly surprised at how much I want to know about their personal lives before we dive into the medical piece of their visit. Knowing my patient well allows me to have more focused treatment plans and better discussions about goals as it pertains to their health.
I am a family physician with St. Luke’s Pocono Summit Primary Care. As a family physician I see WHOLE families. Newborns, teenagers, young adults and seniors… I love the variety in my patient population. I am an advocate of preventive and community medicine.
I am a NYC girl, so I enjoy weekend trips back to the city to see friends and family. I am also a sucker for a good Netflix show and I am notorious for binge watching the newest release!
Specialties
- Family Medicine
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2018
Internship
Nassau University Medical Center, 2018 - 2019
Residency
Overlook Medical Center, 2019 - 2022
This provider has 49 total patient reviews
“Exceptional, loved my doctor!”
1/27/2025
“Out of all my experiences with all the doctors I've had in Pennsylvania when I was younger, in Arizona more recently, and the most recent in New Jersey: based on my first visit here, I like St Luke's and particularly my provider the best. I had a favorite PCP in Arizona, but I had to leave her because she went into an administrative position. I couldn't find another doctor that I liked after that, even in New Jersey. But my first time here with Dr Richards was much more than satisfactory - it was exemplary. I really appreciate everyone I interacted with when I showed up for my appointment, and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. I expected indifference at the worst and rushing me through things at the best, because that's what I've experienced in the past. I did not get that here, everyone was patient and took their time to ask me questions and also to explain things to me. I got more information out of my first meeting with Dr Richards than I had out of the first few years with my favorite provider in Arizona. If I could give her and her staff more than 10 stars, I would.”
1/26/2025
“The service I received was was great, I did appreciate the Dr. Cathy N Richards, DO And the way she explained things to me as well as she was conversational, and up front. I always appreciate when someone let's me know what are my options but prefers if I make the choice but her input was given which is important.”
1/23/2025
“Excellent Doctor”
1/20/2025
“Dr. Cathy Richards was very thorough. She really cares about her patients. I don't remember the name of the PA I saw, she was fantastic as well.”
1/18/2025
“Dr. Richards was very thorough with her care, answering all of my questions and addressing each of my concerns. I feel very confident in her as a provider and comfortable to bring up any concerns to her.”
1/17/2025
“Great very professional”
1/16/2025
“I want to say doctor Richard's is fantastic and wonderful. Love her and (Name) in the front desk is wonderful and kind please give her a raise. And the nurse sorry I do not remember her name was very kind funny and professional love all my medical staff. I am so lucky Thank you”
1/12/2025
“This was my first visit with this physician, questions pertaining to my health were addressed, I can confirm that my health needs and questions were met”
1/10/2025
“Every time I go to this office of Cathy N Richards, DO I am met with smiles and compliments. I thank them so much for helping me get back to a healthy life and believing in me. All of them, they are like a well oiled machine. I hated doctors, now I look forward to going. Showing my hard work and accomplishments and how I couldn't of done this without them all.”
1/9/2025
“Dr. Richards continues to provide excellent patient care and is thoughtful and responsive to patients questions and concerns.”
1/7/2025
“(Name) at reception always most courteous & respectful. I look forward to and always make a appt. in person. She is the best, as is Dr. Richards, always listens & shows concern & care, a pleasure.”
12/27/2024
“Dr. Cathy Richards is thorough, competent, a good listener and I couldn't ask for a better physician.”
12/26/2024
“Dr. Richards and the team at the Pocono Summit were extremely professional and provided high quality customer service throughout my entire time in the office. Everyone took the time to explain the services and next steps I needed to take for my care. This is one of my first doctor's visits where I felt seen and actually cared for as a patient. I have already started to recommend my friends and family to the Pocono Summit office specifically to see Dr. Richards..”
12/26/2024
“This was my first visit to Dr Richards. I switched to her as I was seeing a male doctor at another network and I preferred to see a female. I was so impressed with her that I switched my 95 year old mother to Dr. Richards. She listened to all our concerns. She and her staff are certainly a credit to the St Luke's Health System. We are thrilled that she was recommended to us by friends.”
12/19/2024
“Good visit with Cathy N Richards, DO”
12/7/2024
“I just switched prividers due to my PCP moved a distance away. Dr Richards is 15 mins from my home. After researching for a new PCP, I read Dr Richard's reviews and found them all favorable. I made an appointment to meet Dr Richards and was highly impressed with her professionalism, attentiveness, understanding, and genuine care for me as her patient. I highly recommend her to all my family members and friends.”
12/5/2024
“Couldn't ask for a better team with my primary doctor Cathy N Richards, DO. Listen, ask, talk, explain, etc.”
11/17/2024
“Everyone was very friendly and helpful it was a great experience. I referred 2 women I work with they will both visit the doctor Dr. Richards she was very good.”
10/21/2024
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“Excellent service all around. I found my new primary care doctor Cathy N Richards, DO”
1/31/2025