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Dr. Melissa Richardson, DO

Dr. Melissa Richardson, DO

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Richardson, DO is a general surgeon in Lansing, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1993. She is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1540 Lake Lansing Rd Ste 104 Lansing, MI 48912

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Dr. Richardson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richardson

3.6

26 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lisa – May 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Elaine L. – Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tim – Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Don – Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Scott – Apr 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cynthia in East Lansing, MI – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tori in Dewitt, MI – Aug 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Cyrus Moon MD in Bakersfield, CA – May 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Lansing, MI – Aug 22, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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Jill in Webberville – Dec 24, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Richardson's philosophy of care is to provide the highest quality of surgical care in a stress free environment, using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, to the patients of the greater Lansing area and beyond.  It is...read more

biography

Dr. Melissa S Richardson is a board certified general surgeon with special interest in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Richardson received her surgical training through Michigan State University at Botsford General Hospital, and has...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Botsford General Hospital Farmington Hills Mi

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • St. Joseph's University - Philadelphia - Mba

    1993
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
  • Manhattan College, Riverdale, Ny

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Practice

Office1540 Lake Lansing Rd Ste 104 Lansing, MI 48912
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Practice

Karmanos Cancer Institute3520 Forest Rd Lansing, MI 48910
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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