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Cathy N. Richards, DO

Family Medicine

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Family Medicine

I am a strong proponent of physician-patient shared decision making. In my practice, my initial goal is always to know who my patient is and how we can work best together. My new patients are always pleasantly surprised at how much I want to know about their personal lives before we dive into the medical piece of their visit. Knowing my patient well allows me to have more focused treatment plans and better discussions about goals as it pertains to their health.

I am a family physician with St. Luke’s Pocono Summit Primary Care. As a family physician I see WHOLE families. Newborns, teenagers, young adults and seniors… I love the variety in my patient population. I am an advocate of preventive and community medicine.   

I am a NYC girl, so I enjoy weekend trips back to the city to see friends and family. I am also a sucker for a good Netflix show and I am notorious for binge watching the newest release!

school Education

Medical School
  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2018
Internship
  • Nassau University Medical Center, 2018 - 2019
Residency
  • Overlook Medical Center, 2019 - 2022
Board Certifications
  • Family Medicine

star Reviews 4.9 Overall Rating | 214 Ratings | 76 Reviews

4.9 Overall Rating | 214 Ratings | 76 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“I have been recommending this office to several friends.”


July 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


July 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


July 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very good”


July 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very good. Actually Excellent there.”


July 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards is awesome!”


July 8, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent care!”


July 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I'm so glad to have a Dr. That speaks to me about any issues I may have and gives me positive feedback. I feel comfortable with Dr. Richardson and her staff.”


July 6, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“After my 1st. Visit with Dr. Richardson I told my sister and several people about how professional and informative she is”


July 6, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“A great visit the doctor was aware of my condition”


June 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This visit was for pre-op for cataract surgery. All things went well.”


June 28, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“Staff was exceptionally personable and communicated well with me. I felt welcomed to the practice. Providers nurse (Name) was a joy to be introduced to. The interaction with her was exceptional as well. She was very thorough and thoughtful about my well-being. The Dr or provider greeted me with a smile. She was prepared and put me at ease. I knew immediately that chosing her at this practice was the right move. She knew my history was thorough as well setting up 5 referrals immediately to get me on the right track. Im grateful I chose her and her team at this facility.”


June 27, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Richards and staff are extremely professional and compassionate. They listened to all my concerns and told time to explain everything thoroughly.”


June 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“DR Richards is very kind and compassionate. She is an excellent doctor. Everyone in the office acts professionally and they go above and beyond.”


June 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richard is a great medical provider. The team at the Mount Pocono office has been great the last several years. I would recommend this office and this doctor to other patients.”


June 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The Mt Pocono family practice office is friendly and professional. I am comfortable with and have confidence in everyone I have interacted with there.”


June 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I'm so glad I found Dr Richards! She's caring and very knowledgeable.”


June 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“We felt really comfortable with Dr. Richards and have chosen her for our primary doctor while we are in the Poconos”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr.Richards was caring and really listened to my concerns, explaining treatment. I am thankful after 5 years of living in this area I have finally found a great Doctor!!!”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“My St Luke's physician, Dr (Name), retired and I needed to connect with a new physician. I was thrilled by the care I received with Dr (Name). I was equally thrilled with my first visit with Dr Cathy Richards. Dr Richards came highly recommended by 2 neighbors and she did not disappoint! I am feeling so much more comfortable with my transition to a new physician after this first thorough and comfortable visit! Aretha, her nurse, was equally efficient and welcoming !!”


June 8, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I am glad I found this provider. All the people at this location have been exactly what I hope a medical facility would be!”


May 25, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Dr. Cathy Richards was thorough, patient in answering my questions and professional; her staff was kind and polite.”


May 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Provider and nurse were both friendly and easy to talk to. They both listened to what I had to say and how I was feeling.”


May 8, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Everything was very good, they treated me very well”


May 5, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“I have a great time at this appointment. I felt listened to, heard, and respected by the staff. I noted they did not have my medical records but that is because I have not had time to give them to the staff. It was one of the best appointments I've had.”


May 4, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Receptionist and attending staff were exceptional. Truly outstanding in terms of care concern and respect.”


May 4, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Richards is the most friendly, attentive, caring PCP that I have had in years. I highly recommend her to friends and family.”


May 3, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very knowledgeable and understanding to my needs and healthcare”


May 1, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I am a new patient for Dr. Richard. Changing providers is scary sometimes but Dr. Richards helped ease my concern. She was thorough and in fact mentioned corrections for existing issues not addressed properly by my previous providers. Her staff including her assistant were pleasant and informative. I am a happy new patient to St. Luke's and Dr. Richards.”


April 22, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This visit was good”


April 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Cathy is very good provider,an asset to the group”


April 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Cathy Richards is The Best! She's Great. Love her.”


April 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This was a last minute visit due to a medical procedure I will have. This office went out of the way to accommodate me for a visit. Everyone I have encountered at this practice has been polite, well meaning, and extremely helpful.”


April 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent experience”


April 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I've been out of the country since the beginning of the year & just came back a few weeks ago. Cathy N Richards, DO and the entire team in the practice were awesome in every aspect!”


April 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Wonderful experience, I really am happy with my provider and hope to continue to have her for all my health concerns.”


April 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent staff. I am happy with the services I receive. I am sure to recommend this clinic.”


April 5, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“It was my first visit”


March 30, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I so appreciate having Dr Richards for my primary. She listens, remembers me, answers questions clearly, and follows up. She and her staff are all friendly, helpful, and caring.”


March 23, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Richards and her staff are the best, I've been searching for awhile for a PCP and an very happy with the outcome. Dr Richards is a very caring doctor, answers my messages within a day, talks to me in length about my concerns and never seems bothered with all my questions.”


March 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“They're always pleasant!”


March 20, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“All my experiences were good”


March 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This was for my yearly checkup. Very pleased with amount of time Dr. Richards took to go over my meds and health concerns”


February 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“First visit I was very pleased no rush thru visit complete exam time to ask questions and give detailed account of my history. I am very satisfied. Also I had the feeling all staff cared and I was not a pay check. All was good”


February 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Cathy N Richards, DO and staff are very kind, helpful.”


February 4, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Cathy Nicole Richards DO is an excellent doctor. She takes her time and gives me the very best medical care. I feel very confident under her care. She is extremely cheerful and caring.”


February 3, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent service all around. I found my new primary care doctor Cathy N Richards, DO”


January 31, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Exceptional, loved my doctor!”


January 27, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Out of all my experiences with all the doctors I've had in Pennsylvania when I was younger, in Arizona more recently, and the most recent in New Jersey: based on my first visit here, I like St Luke's and particularly my provider the best. I had a favorite PCP in Arizona, but I had to leave her because she went into an administrative position. I couldn't find another doctor that I liked after that, even in New Jersey. But my first time here with Dr Richards was much more than satisfactory - it was exemplary. I really appreciate everyone I interacted with when I showed up for my appointment, and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. I expected indifference at the worst and rushing me through things at the best, because that's what I've experienced in the past. I did not get that here, everyone was patient and took their time to ask me questions and also to explain things to me. I got more information out of my first meeting with Dr Richards than I had out of the first few years with my favorite provider in Arizona. If I could give her and her staff more than 10 stars, I would.”


January 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The service I received was was great, I did appreciate the Dr. Cathy N Richards, DO And the way she explained things to me as well as she was conversational, and up front. I always appreciate when someone let's me know what are my options but prefers if I make the choice but her input was given which is important.”


January 23, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent Doctor”


January 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Cathy Richards was very thorough. She really cares about her patients. I don't remember the name of the PA I saw, she was fantastic as well.”


January 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards was very thorough with her care, answering all of my questions and addressing each of my concerns. I feel very confident in her as a provider and comfortable to bring up any concerns to her.”


January 17, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Great very professional”


January 16, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I want to say doctor Richard's is fantastic and wonderful. Love her and (Name) in the front desk is wonderful and kind please give her a raise. And the nurse sorry I do not remember her name was very kind funny and professional love all my medical staff. I am so lucky Thank you”


January 12, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This was my first visit with this physician, questions pertaining to my health were addressed, I can confirm that my health needs and questions were met”


January 10, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Every time I go to this office of Cathy N Richards, DO I am met with smiles and compliments. I thank them so much for helping me get back to a healthy life and believing in me. All of them, they are like a well oiled machine. I hated doctors, now I look forward to going. Showing my hard work and accomplishments and how I couldn't of done this without them all.”


January 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards continues to provide excellent patient care and is thoughtful and responsive to patients questions and concerns.”


January 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“(Name) at reception always most courteous & respectful. I look forward to and always make a appt. in person. She is the best, as is Dr. Richards, always listens & shows concern & care, a pleasure.”


December 27, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Cathy Richards is thorough, competent, a good listener and I couldn't ask for a better physician.”


December 26, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards and the team at the Pocono Summit were extremely professional and provided high quality customer service throughout my entire time in the office. Everyone took the time to explain the services and next steps I needed to take for my care. This is one of my first doctor's visits where I felt seen and actually cared for as a patient. I have already started to recommend my friends and family to the Pocono Summit office specifically to see Dr. Richards..”


December 26, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“This was my first visit to Dr Richards. I switched to her as I was seeing a male doctor at another network and I preferred to see a female. I was so impressed with her that I switched my 95 year old mother to Dr. Richards. She listened to all our concerns. She and her staff are certainly a credit to the St Luke's Health System. We are thrilled that she was recommended to us by friends.”


December 19, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Good visit with Cathy N Richards, DO”


December 7, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I just switched prividers due to my PCP moved a distance away. Dr Richards is 15 mins from my home. After researching for a new PCP, I read Dr Richard's reviews and found them all favorable. I made an appointment to meet Dr Richards and was highly impressed with her professionalism, attentiveness, understanding, and genuine care for me as her patient. I highly recommend her to all my family members and friends.”


December 5, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Couldn't ask for a better team with my primary doctor Cathy N Richards, DO. Listen, ask, talk, explain, etc.”


November 17, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Everyone was very friendly and helpful it was a great experience. I referred 2 women I work with they will both visit the doctor Dr. Richards she was very good.”


October 21, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards is an excellent primary care physician. She listens to her patients, assesses their needs, and sets forth a good medical course of action. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of a primary care physician.”


October 18, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I would never believe I like going to the doctors. But I love the way the kindly staff is and of course I love my physicianCathy N Richards, DO St. Luke's is the best .”


October 17, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“All good, Doc is great! Staff is wonderful. St Lukes is #1 in my book. Don't change anything.”


October 16, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Very satisfied with Cathy N Richards, DO”


October 13, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I am very happy with Dr Kathy Richard's and the front desk staff thank you!”


October 13, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Richards is the best! And so are the rest of the staff.”


October 11, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Cathy N Richards, D and Everyone was Awesome!”


September 23, 2024
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4.9 RATING

“I recently switched to this provider, Cathy N Richards, DO as my long time practitioner retired. This was my second visit to this office. I must say that the people working in this office, from setting up the appointments to the check out process are the most polite, friendly, and efficient that I have ever experienced at a physician's office.”


September 22, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Experience was good with Cathy N Richards, DO just changed to this office”


September 20, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“I never had a primary doctor and wanted a woman doctor. After meeting Dr. Richards, I am confident that I found the right primary Dr for me. She made me very comfortable and I feel that I can put my healthcare in her hands.”


September 17, 2024

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