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Dr. Richard Hetherington, DO

Anesthesiologist

Reston, VA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hetherington, Anesthesiologist in Reston, VA?

    Dr. Richard Hetherington, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Reston, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hetherington graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year, and is currently affiliated with Resotn Hospital Center. Dr. Hetherington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hetherington’s office at (704) 980-6000.

    Where did Dr. Hetherington go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Hetherington board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Hetherington, DO is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Hetherington speak?

    Dr. Hetherington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hetherington typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hetherington diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hetherington. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hetherington typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Hetherington may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hetherington's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hetherington accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Hetherington's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Hetherington's office located?

    Resotn Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy

    Reston, VA 20190

    (704) 980-6000

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    Dr. Richard Hetherington's Practice 2

    607 Herndon Pkwy Ste 101

    Herndon, VA 20170

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    What is Dr. Hetherington's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hetherington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245216555.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hetherington?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hetherington

    What is Dr. Richard Hetherington's specialty?

    Dr. Hetherington is an Anesthesiologist near Reston, VA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Richard Hetherington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Hetherington is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Hetherington accepting new patients in Reston, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Hetherington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Hetherington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hetherington's office at (704) 980-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Hetherington?

    Please contact Dr. Hetherington's office at (704) 980-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hetherington's office located?

    Dr. Hetherington's offices are located in Reston, VA and Herndon, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Hetherington have?

    Dr. Richard Hetherington is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.