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Dr. Ray Richards, MD

Dr. Ray Richards, MD

Radiation Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ray Richards, MD is a radiation oncologist in Saint George, UT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint George Regional Hospital and Mesa View Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

1490 E Foremaster Dr Bldg C Saint George, UT 84790

Make an Appointment

(435) 767-9104

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Richards is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital St George, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Richards specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Richards' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards

5.0

38 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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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Ray Miller – Jul 07, 2020
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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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Carl Berger Sr – May 12, 2020
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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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GWS – May 04, 2020
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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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Gwynn – May 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Vincenette Jarrett – Apr 30, 2020
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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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R – Apr 19, 2020
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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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Murry – Apr 08, 2020
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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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Von McCandless – Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Glenn Allison – Feb 12, 2020
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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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Elaine Christensen – Sep 28, 2019
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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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Harold R. Nielsen – Sep 26, 2019
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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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Sep 11, 2019
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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
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Leland R Skinner – Aug 13, 2019
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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
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Tom Parkinson in Saint George – Jun 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2019
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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
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Glen Hammons in St George, UT – Mar 05, 2019
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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
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Steve Q in St George , UT – Dec 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Regina Rice in Mesquite, NV – Sep 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dennis Natale in Mesquite< NV – May 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2018
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biography

Dr. Richards was born in New York City. He graduated Cum Laude from Brigham Young University in Chemical Engineering and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Utah in 1985. Dr. Richards completed an Internship in Internal...read more

  • Radiation Oncology

  • Breast Oncology

  • Prostate Oncology

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  • Brigham Young University

    Undergraduate School

  • Loma Linda University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • St Josephs Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Radiation Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Coral Desert Surgery Center1490 E Foremaster Dr Bldg C Saint George, UT 84790
1
Office1308 E 900 S Ste B Saint George, UT 84790
2
Dixie Regional Medical Center544 S 400 E Saint George, UT 84770
3

Practice

Gamma West Brachytherapy Llc/ Davis Hospital2132 N Robins Dr Ste B101 Layton, UT 84041
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mesa View Regional Hospital

    1299 Bertha Howe Ave
    Mesquite, NV 89027

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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