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Peaches Richards, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (57 ratings)
General Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
Mary Bridge Children's Provider
Location
4700 Point Fosdick Dr., Suite 319, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
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Peaches Richards, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Richards has a passion to provide quality care to patients with complex special needs and partnering with families to provide a medical home. Her personal experience with raising a child with multiple chronic conditions and navigating the medical system, has shaped her dedication to supporting families and their needs. She especially enjoys supporting the journey with families in the full spectrum of general pediatrics from birth to adulthood.

Away from work, Dr. Richards enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, obstacle course racing, fishing, cooking and pretty much anything outdoors with family and friends.

The services Dr. Richards provides include:

  • Well child visits
  • Acute care
  • Newborn care
  • Adolescent medicine
  • ADHD management
  • Complex care
Languages: English
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Professional School: Uniformed Services University (Bethesda, MD)
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center - General Pediatrics (Tacoma, WA)
Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare
Research:

Alternating antipyretics: Antipyretic efficacy of acetaminophen versus acetaminophen alternated with ibuprofen in children.

  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (57 ratings, 16 comments)
  • Dec, 4 2024
    We love Dr. Richards. She's an amazing doctor that listens to her patients has concern for their families and is human. She has a true love for kids and their health
  • Sep, 30 2024
    Dr Richards has been such an amazing doctor that I don't want my kids to ever see anyone else. She listens and is supportive in a way most doctors never are.
  • Sep, 10 2024
    We can always count on getting the proper care for our child
  • Aug, 17 2024
    Dr. Richardson was absolutely fabulous. We were so pleased, felt so cared for and appreciated informed. We are very grateful for her care and true concern for our baby boy
  • Jul, 22 2024
    For the first time in over 3 years my daughter came away feeling heard. Dr. Richards has become a family favorite because she doesn't treat patients or families like they are just a box to check off. She seems to truly value the health and well-being of each of her patients.
  • Jul, 16 2024
    Dr. Richards is so wonderful with our {patient name removed}, she shows genuine concern and always takes the time to explain things to us before moving onto a different topic. She is wonderful.
  • Jul, 7 2024
    {patient name removed} enjoyed her visit with Dr. Peaches. She was professional and explained to her about her nutrition and also dx {patient name removed} with an ear infection and prescribed medication that was needed.
  • Jul, 2 2024
    Dr. Peaches Richards was friendly, professional, and accommodating! I will definitely recommend her to any other new moms searching for pediatric care!
  • Jun, 26 2024
    We love Dr Peaches. She is so wonderful with our newborn and was also great with older sibling who had to attend with parent to visit
  • May, 22 2024
    Peaches is by far the best doctor my daughter has ever had. My daughter finally gets excited to go to the doctor to see her.
  • Apr, 30 2024
    We felt the doctor took ample time to listen to any concerns and did so in a manner that didn't feel we were rushed and that she was really paying attention.
  • Apr, 15 2024
    Truly took so much time with us, explaining the treatment plan and connecting with my son so he was comfortable. We love Dr. Peaches!
  • Apr, 3 2024
    Mrs. Peaches was great! My son and I really liked her. She listened and explained everything thoroughly! Gave us everything we need and advice to my son to help cure his acne. Very helpful and my son felt comfortable with her.
  • Mar, 12 2024
    DrPeaches came highly recommended and she didn't disappoint! Excited to call her my sons PCP!