Sindhu V. Richards
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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

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy)

    Patient Rating

    4.5 /5
    ( out of 34 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very nice doctor, cared for my needs

    May 24, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr Richards was extremely easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and explained things in a way that the information could be easily understood. She was prompt with our appointment and took her time with me and the team of other doctors that were present.

    May 07, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Richard¿s took the time to really listen to my experiences and symptoms, to fully understand and give me a proper diagnoses. She then thoroughly answered all of my questions and concerns, regarding my new diagnosis. Not once did I feel rushed during the appointment and I really appreciated that.

    May 04, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Needs to work on positive reinforcement and understanding how to connect with the patient and how they feel.

    March 23, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    We are so grateful for Dr. Richards, she is amazing!

    February 24, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Took the time to explain my condition and treatment options to me in a way I understood. I really felt like she cared about me.

    February 04, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Ella ea muy paciente, compressible, pone atencion cuando uno habla, deja que me explique y en general Ella es muy Buena en lo que hace.

    January 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I feel comfortable with therapy and care..

    January 06, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Made me feel comfortable and explained everything so I could understand

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy)

    Education history

    Fellowship Epilepsy - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Fellow
    Neurology - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Psychology - University of Dayton B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Jones KG, Lybbert C, Euler MJ, Huang J, Lunt S, Richards SV, Jessop JE, Larson A, Odell DH, Kuck K, Tadler SC, Mickey BJ (2023). Diversity of electroencephalographic patterns during propofol-induced burst suppression. Front Syst Neurosci, 17, 1172856. (Read full article)
    2. Miranda M, Arias F, Arain A, Newman B, Rolston J, Richards S, Peters A, Pick LH (2022). Neuropsychological evaluation in American Sign Language: A case study of a deaf patient with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav Rep, 19, 100558. (Read full article)
    3. Frankel MA, Lehmkuhle MJ, Spitz MC, Newman BJ, Richards SV, Arain AM (2021). Wearable Reduced-Channel EEG System for Remote Seizure Monitoring. Front Neurol, 12, 728484. (Read full article)

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