Kathryn Richards, MD
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Dr. Richards is a staff physician in the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care in the Taussig Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Her undergraduate degree was completed in chemistry at St. Louis University. She then attended The Ohio State University for her medical degree. Her residency was in Internal Medicine at The University of North Carolina. After residency she practiced as a hospitalist in central New Jersey. During this time, she decided to pursue a fellowship in Palliative Medicine. She secured a fellowship position in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. She completed fellowship in 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. Since that time, she has remained on staff and practices inpatient palliative care in the eastern regional hospitals.
Dr. Richards’ dedication to patient care guided her into the field of Palliative Medicine. She believes that all patients deserve excellent care from birth and into their end of their lives. She has special interests in communication and symptom management for patients with terminal or advanced serious illnesses. She also believes that clear, empathetic communication is a critical for patients and their families, especially those with care transitions, new diagnoses or major changes in their care.
Dr. Richards is the Medical Director for the Regional Inpatient Palliative Medicine Program for the Eastern Region. She regularly rotates at Hillcrest, Marymount, and South Pointe Hospitals. She also has a strong interest in education and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this role, she is an educator for a wide array of learners including medical students, nurse practitioners, residents and fellows.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2016
Residency - University of North Carolina Health Care System
Internal Medicine
Chapel Hill,
NC
2013
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus,
OH
2010
Undergraduate - Saint Louis University
St. Louis,
MO
2006
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Palliative MedicineCommunication between physicians, patients, families
Research & Publications
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As of 4/18/2024, Dr. Richards has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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