Franklin D. Richards MD, FACS
A long-standing resident of the Washington D.C. metro area and a graduate of George Washington University in 1982, Dr. Franklin Richards, MD, is board certified and has been in practice fourteen years, possessing cosmetic surgical expertise that draws plastic surgeons from around the country to observe his techniques. Dr. Richards specializes in facial procedures, breast augmentation, liposuction and body contouring.
Patients who meet with Dr. Richards immediately recognize both the passion he has for his work and the professional manner in which he deals with people. The concerns and goals of the patient are principal in forming his thoughtful and honest evaluations. His outstanding abilities inspire such confidence that fellow doctors and their spouses, when in need of cosmetic procedures, come to Dr. Richards. His surgical skill, trustworthiness and approachability have earned him a lasting reputation.
Voted President of the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2002, Dr. Richards has assumed a leadership role in his field. He has presented at national meetings and been published in national professional journals. He has been the recipient of the Physicians Recognition Award from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the prestigious Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Dr. Richards is cited in the National Consumer Checkbook ‘Top Doctor List' and the National Consumer Research Council of America has listed him as one of ‘Americas Top Surgeons'.
Dr. Richards' skill and expertise have also been established locally. Washingtonian magazine has recognized him in their ‘Top Plastic Surgeons' list, and has done so since 1995. His expert opinion has been sought by numerous prominent publications, including The Washington Post and Washingtonian magazine.
As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of several distinguished surgical associations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Dr. Richards continues to avail himself of the collective knowledge and progress in fields of plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Richards was privileged to have served his country as an attending plastic surgeon at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He also served as director of the Burn Unit at William Beaumont Army Medical Center during Desert Storm I.
OFFICE
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ADDITIONAL LOCATION
10215 Ferwood Road, #280
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
Designed to surround you in a warm, bright, contemporary environment, our office offers you the latest in comfort and convenience. Our certified operating room allows us to perform a number of procedures right in the office enabling you to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and lower your medical costs. For those who desire added privacy, our medical suite offers a second, separate waiting area.
For more information about our practice, please visit www.cosmeticplastics.com
APPOINTMENTS
All patients are seen on an appointment basis. We ask that you call our offices in advance at (301)493-4334 (Bethesda) or (703)506-0683 (McLean) so that we can reserve sufficient time for your visit. We make every effort to see patients on time and request that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep an appointment, please try to provide 24-hours notice so that this time may be offered to another patient.
QUESTIONS?
We encourage you to call or e-mail us with your health care concerns. Our office staff is trained to answer most questions. However, if your questions require that one of our doctors speak with you directly, you can leave a message and we will return your call at the earliest opportunity.
FINANCING OPTIONS
Should you be interested in knowing more about available financing programs, our Office Manager has information concerning special payment plans offered by various banks as well as the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. These plans offer flexible payment options suited to your needs.
We also accept Visa and MasterCard. |
