Dr. Jinne Richards, MD
Geriatric Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
Medical Expertise of Dr. Jinne Richards, MD
Jinne Richards, M.D. is a board-certified Physician providing care to patients in Albany, Georgia at Albany Internal Medicine.
“I am deeply committed to helping patients achieve their optimal health by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes as well as promoting disease prevention measures.”
About Dr. Jinne Richards, MD
Dr. Richards was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands In 2011, she moved to Albany, Georgia for residency training. Dr. Richards served as the Chief Resident for the Family Medicine Residency from 2013 to 2014 and is now board certified in family medicine.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
Many people who have hypertension – or high blood pressure – don’t know it. It usually has no symptoms. Between 20 and 50 percent of natural deaths can be linked to this silent killer. When you have hypertension, your blood vessels become constricted, causing your heart to pump harder to push blood through your body. That, in turn, makes your blood press with greater force against vessel walls. Over time, fatty deposits may build up, hardening your arteries. Your heart must ...
Patient Education Resources
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Education & Training
Dr. Richards completed her undergraduate degree at the University of the Virgin Islands. She then pursued her medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, as well as a Masters of Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. Following a residency training at the Southwest Georgia Family Medicine Residency.
Professional Affiliations
Albany Internal Medicine
Over the years, Albany Internal Medicine has become known as one of the area’s premier providers of high-quality medical care as demonstrated by its prestigious recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
We are located in northwest Albany, making our practice closer and more convenient to our patient base. It’s why our staff expands its knowledge through continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops. Our commitment to improvement is behind our drive to secure the latest technology and to keep up with healthcare trends.
In fact, we have implemented an office-wide electronic medical records system (paperless) to better care for our patients. Our new “patient portal” allows our patients to link to us via the world wide web to request an appointment, ask a nurse a question, receive secure email test results, or pay their bills. Being accessible to our patients is one of our main objectives. When our office is closed, the physician on call can be reached by phoning our main office number.
AIM’s doctors rotate the responsibility of being on-call for after-hour emergencies. When one of our patients has an emergency and our office is closed, the doctor on call will make sure the patient is taken care of.
The old-fashioned bond of respect and trust between physician and patient remains alive and well at AIM.