Laurie Richards, MD

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A Specialist in Neonatology

Dr. Richards specializes in newborn intensive care and pediatrics.

She also provides care for patients after discharge in the neonatal intensive care unit developmental follow-up clinic.

She serves as the assistant professor of pediatrics, division of neonatology in the University of South Dakota- Sanford School of Medicine.

 

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

(605) 312-1000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH
Residency:
Pediatrics: Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Medical School:
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI

Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics

Experience & Research

  • American Academy of Pediatrics & Neonatal/Perinatal Section
  • South Dakota Medical Association
  • South Dakota Perinatal Association

Idea of Care

I strive to provide meticulous and compassionate care to newborn babies through their critical illness and as they convalesce and prepare for discharge. I try to support the parents of ill newborns to understand their child's condition in every way.

Personal Interests

Dr. Richards enjoys great books, history and learning new things. She enjoys being active by biking and running.

Awards and Distinctions

Top Doc 2010, Madison, WI (peer vote)

Additional Locations

Sanford Children's Hospital Sioux Falls

1600 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 312-1000

Sanford Fetal Care Center Sioux Falls

1500 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 328-4600

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