Dr. Mark RichardsMD

Dr. Richards specializes in bio-identical testosterone pellet therapy for adults. He has practiced and taught this approach since 2006. His clinical focus includes testosterone deficiency, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and hormonal optimization for chronic disease prevention.

Yes. Dr. Richards holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He trained in plastic surgery, general surgery, microsurgery, and complex reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Richards earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University and his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed advanced training in plastic surgery, general surgery, microsurgery, and complex reconstructive surgery. He also trained at one of the largest pellet insertion clinics in the United States before launching his hormone therapy practice in 2006.

Dr. Richards has practiced bio-identical pellet therapy since 2006. Over that time, he has also educated and trained other physicians in the technique. He lectures on the subject at national and international medical conferences.

Yes. Dr. Richards provides testosterone pellet therapy for both men and women over the age of 35. Women typically schedule insertions every three months, while men schedule them every four months.

While practicing plastic surgery, Dr. Richards observed that many patients experienced physiologic decline that external treatments could not address. That observation led him to train in bio-identical hormone pellet therapy. He has since built his North Bethesda practice around this specialty.

Yes. Dr. Richards trains physicians bi-monthly at his North Bethesda practice. He also lectures nationally and internationally at plastic surgery and anti-aging medical specialty conferences.

S. News and World Report selected Dr. Richards as a Top Doctor in plastic surgery in 2012. The Consumer's Research Council of America has recognized him annually in their Guide to America's Top Surgeons since 2002. He also served as a Plastic Surgery Consultant to the White House.