Dr. Cynthia Richards, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Cynthia Richards is board certified in family medicine with 18 years of experience. She is a Charlottesville native who returned to her hometown in 2009 after eight years in rural practice in Haywood County, NC. Since then, Dr. Richards has worked at Sentara Martha Jefferson Forest Lakes Family Medicine and now serves patients at Hearthstone Family Medicine. Dr. Richards earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1998 and completed both her internship and residency at Valley Medical Center. She is dedicated to providing personalized, relationship‑focused care, emphasizing longer appointments and direct communication, which aligns with the Direct Primary Care model of her practice.
Education
Medical School: University of Virginia (1998)
Residency: Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine (expires 2026)
Years in Practice: 26+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1811989023 Active
Primary License: Virginia (VA) - VA-0101246018
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 5/1/2018