Jennifer Richards, MD

Education: Central College, Pella, IA (Graduated 1993). Medical School: University of Iowa (Graduated 1998). Residency: University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine (Graduated 2001). Licensed in Illinois, with Missouri and Iowa pending.

Experience: Family Practice at Springfield Clinic (2001-2021), Prompt Care at Springfield Clinic (2001-2004). Previous Medical Director positions at Vonderlieth Living Center, Lewis Memorial Christian Village, Safe Haven Hospice, Heritage Health, Mosaic of Springfield, Aperion of Jacksonville, and Residential Hospice.

Current roles: Medical Director at Hands of God Hospice in Springfield, IL and Associate Professor of Medicine at SIU, Springfield, IL.

Family physician with 20 years of experience offering preventative care, medication management, and office procedures including mole removal, suturing, cryotherapy and joint injections.

Philosophy of care emphasizes a true doctor-patient relationship with direct access to the physician, longer appointment times, and no insurance middle man. Provides affordable care through a set monthly subscription fee with all basic primary care covered.