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
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