Sonia Richards, MD Family Medicine in Bethlehem, GA
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Piedmont Physicians of Bethlehem
340 Exchange Boulevard Bethlehem, GA 30620
Phone
678-963-7300Fax
678-963-7301
Dr Sonia Richards earned her medical degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine Grand Cayman and completed her residency at Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, Georgia. She received her undergraduate and graduate degree in Nursing from Florida International University. She is board certified as a Family Medicine Physician.
Dr. Richards has been practicing medicine for a total of 29 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Richards was a Family Nurse Practitioner for 26 years.
Dr. Richards specializes in acute and chronic care, and general family medicine. Her special interests include obesity and lifestyle medicine.
In her spare time, Dr. Richards enjoys gardening and has been a performing vocalist for many years in her congregation.
Dr. Richards is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Dr. Richards has been practicing medicine for a total of 29 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Richards was a Family Nurse Practitioner for 26 years.
Dr. Richards specializes in acute and chronic care, and general family medicine. Her special interests include obesity and lifestyle medicine.
In her spare time, Dr. Richards enjoys gardening and has been a performing vocalist for many years in her congregation.
Dr. Richards is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Provider Information
Specialties
Family Medicine
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Children (ages 4 - 11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Walden
Graduate School, 2021
ST. Matthews University SOM
Medical Education, 2021
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Residency, Family Medicine, 2025
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
256 ratings,
50 reviews
8/6/2026
She expressed genuile concern for my health, listened to me, and explained her reasons for advising and prescribing medications.
8/4/2026
Dr Richards is a dream come true! She is extremely knowledgeable but humble and caring. Her professionalism is exemplary and her genuine dedication to treat the whole person is shown as she actually listens to her patient. I now look forward to my visits with my doctor and recommend her to everyone that will listen. Demetria is amazing too!
7/25/2026
Very professional. Did not feel rushed. Listened and addressed my concerns. Shows genuine concern. Would recommend that f your looking for a PCP.
7/23/2026
Dr. Sonya Richards is very professional & takes time to answer questions. She has a very genial manner.
7/21/2026
Everyone is very friendly. I love Dr Richard,Äôs.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
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Map & Directions
340 Exchange BoulevardBethlehem, GA 30620