Sindhu V. Richards,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Sindhu Richards is an assistant professor of neurology and an epileptologist who focuses on treating medically refractory epilepsy. She has been on faculty in the epilepsy division since July 2019. She currently sees patients at the University of Utah in the Clinical Neurosciences Center.
Dr. Richards attended the University of Dayton as an undergraduate and completed a BS degree in biochemistry. She then completed her medical school at the University of Cincinnati. She then went on to complete her neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at University of Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western. She is ABPN board certified in neurology and epilepsy.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Epilepsy |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.3/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.3/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.4/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.4/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
November 24, 2022
University Hospital
She spent more time than previous appointments.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2022
University Hospital
Good
UofU Patient
August 15, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Vevy good
UofU Patient
June 08, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
May 02, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I would recommend a component of therapeutic support suggestions offered as well when someone is having major seizures after being fairly controlled for years that are now affecting everything.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Everything good
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
My neurologist spent around 45 minutes explaining my medication and going over all my questions and concerns. I really aporeciate the time she took to explain everything.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I am glad to work with this excellent team. They prioritized to inform and help me to make the best decision for myself and I could feel safe and respected.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
This was a great experience just like the others we've had. Love them.
UofU Patient
February 02, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 17, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I have been to a lot of bad doctors, but never one so belittling, rude, and unwilling to a word that I said
UofU Patient
November 25, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I have always felt very comfortable talking with Dr. Richards. She answers questions and takes time to listen to my concerns.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Relatively neutral, felt like I wasn't really given a plan on how to proceed.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Went good
UofU Patient
November 02, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
This Dr was nice enough but she showed no patience with [NAME REMOVED]. Where [NAME REMOVED] has a speech impediment Dr Richards was very short with him and did not treat him very well. It was like he couldn't match her level of understanding so she didn't want anything to do with him. In all the years I have taken [NAME REMOVED] to an assortment of Doctor, I have never had him treated so badly. [NAME REMOVED] is handicapped and did not understand what Dr Richards was asking of him. I could see he was not responding as she liked. So I explained to her to ask in a different way that [NAME REMOVED] could give her a good response. She tried it once then poked him harder with the safety pin on the knee. Then just said " clearly his answers are inconsistent. And then just dismissed him.
UofU Patient
July 27, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Richards discusses and explains reasons for the decisions she makes in my care. I appreciate her willingness to include me in the decisions she makes.
UofU Patient
June 14, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
good
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
Dr. Richards provided a terrible experience. This was my first appointment with her after my regular Neurologist referred me to The U for a surgical evaluation. This was a big appointment for me, one that I had been thinking about almost daily for 2 months from referral to appointment and she gave the impression it was a waste of her time. (Texting 2 different times during the appointment, for example.) When she asked me to relay my medical history, it was clear by the questions she asked me that she was unfamiliar with the referring physician's notes. Using her suspicion of another doctor's expertise in reading EEGs, meaning she did not analyze the data, just the doctor's opinion, she told me that I had been misdiagnosed. Not that there was a possibility of misdiagnosis, but rather she was confident that she knew more about my brain in 20 minutes than my care team for 2 years. She did order a test which was the positive experience of meeting with her. I'm not saying that she is wrong, she very well could be right. In fact, she is the Dr. I trust to analyze my test results because of the EEG expertise she displayed, but there are MASSIVE opportunities in her communication with patients. I am incredibly disappointed with her standard of care. If UHealth's neuro clinic wasn't the only level 4 facility, I would be seeking care elsewhere.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER 1
I like Dr. Richards. It was my first interaction with her; she was stepping in for Dr. Peters who wasn't feeling well. Dr. Richards described well the intended treatment plan and she was very responsive to my questions and concerns. Sometimes I feel that doctors are trying to hide information from me, but I did not feel that way with Dr. Richards.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
We met via zoom which makes it difficult to make a connection to your doctor. Dr. Richards was nice enough but didn't seem overly concerned about our needs.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
She did not pay attention to my concerns. She belittled and dismissed my feelings, worries, and needs.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
very impressed
Dr. Sindhu Richards is an assistant professor of neurology and an epileptologist who focuses on treating medically refractory epilepsy. She has been on faculty in the epilepsy division since July 2019. She currently sees patients at the University of Utah in the Clinical Neurosciences Center.
Dr. Richards attended the University of Dayton as an undergraduate and completed a BS degree in biochemistry. She then completed her medical school at the University of Cincinnati. She then went on to complete her neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at University of Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western. She is ABPN board certified in neurology and epilepsy.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Neurology
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Epilepsy |
| Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Epilepsy Fellow, 2019 |
| Residency | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Neurology Resident, 2018 |
| Professional Medical | University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2014 |
| Undergraduate | University of Dayton Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Psychology B.S., 2010 |