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Dr. Richard Harding, MD, Surgeon

Dr. Richard Harding, MD

Surgeon

2320 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Overall rating

4.71
7 Reviews

Top reviews

Dr. Richard Harding did an excellent job with my surgery. He was highly professional, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout the entire process. As a surgeon, he is exceptionally skilled, precise, and knowledgeable. I felt veShow morery confident and well-informed under his care. His expertise and calm demeanor helped make a potentially stressful experience much smoother and more reassuring. I would highly recommend Dr. Harding and his entire staff to anyone in need of surgery. Thank you Dr Harding

Ted C • April 14, 2026

Carolyn N • May 04, 2026

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About Dr. Richard Harding, MD

Richard J. Harding, MD, FACS, is a board certified General Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and endocrine surgery. For more than 30 years, he has focused on advanced, small‑incision techniques that reduce pain, shorten recovery, and preserve normal function. Dr. Harding treats thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions, as well as disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts, and provides expert hernia care. What makes his practice unique is the combination of experience, innovation, and personalized attention. Dr. Harding offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and a full range of surgical and nonsurgical options at Arizona Endocrine Surgery and Thyroid Nodule Treatment Center . His outcomes and expertise attract patients from across Arizona, neighboring states, and internationally. Patients choose Dr. Harding for his precision, clear communication, and commitment to safe, modern, patient centered care.

Services, Conditions and Procedures

Endocrine & General Surgery

Adrenalectomy - da Vinci / Laparoscopic / Retroperitoneal

Advanced Cancer Thyroid Surgery

Parathyroidectomy - Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy (TOEPVA)

Scarless Thyroidectomy & Parathyroidectomy - Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (TOETVA) / Endoscopic Parathyroidectomy (TOEPVA)

Ultrasound Localization and Biopsy Capability

Cholecystectomy & da Vinci SILS Cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic

Splenectomy - Laparoscopic

Pancreatic Resection - Laparoscopic

Antireflux Surgery - da Vinci / Laparoscopic / Linx

Gastric Resection - Laparoscopic / Open

Colectomy - da Vinci / Single Incision Laparoscopic

Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair - da Vinci / Open

Inguinal Hernia Repair - da Vinci / Laparoscopic / Open

Component Separation Hernia Repair

Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

RFA

Large Benign Thyroid Nodules

Endoscopic

Biopsy

Ultrasound

Thyroidectomy

CellFX nsPFA

Scarless

Gastrointestinal

Abdominal

Cholecystectomy

Splenectomy

Antireflux

Hiatal Hernia

Gastric Resection

Colectomy

Hernia Repair

Ventral Incisional

Inguinal Hernia

Adrenalectomy

Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Parathyroidectomy

da Vinci

Endocrine

Thyroid Nodules

Hernia

Location

Arizona Endocrine Surgery

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2320 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ, 85004

More About Dr. Richard Harding, MD

Practice

Arizona Endocrine Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
  • St. Joseph's Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Banner University Medical Center
  • Banner Atlas Surgical Center
  • Banner Desert Medical Center

Specialties

NPI Number

1164450367

Provider's Gender

Male

Background and Education

Years practicing

30 years

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, 1985
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1989
  • Oregon Health & Science University, 1991
  • VA Medical Center, Washington DC, 1992
  • Georgetown University, School of Medicine, 1994

Associations

  • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  • American Board of Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • Arizona Medical Association
  • American Thyroid Association
  • Arizona Chapter, American College of Surgeons
  • Creighton University School of Medicine, Associate Professor in Surgery
  • Maricopa County Medical Society
  • North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology, Initial Program Chair
  • Phoenix Surgical Society
  • St. Joseph's Medical CenterUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Surgery

Awards

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
  • Top Doctor by Phoenix Magazine
  • Best Doctor by US News & World Report, National
  • Preferred Provider by WebMD
  • FACS by American College of Surgeons

Reviews

4.71
7 Reviews

James E • May 28, 2026

Carolyn N • May 04, 2026

Dr. Richard Harding did an excellent job with my surgery. He was highly professional, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout the entire process. As a surgeon, he is exceptionally skilled, precise, and knowledgeable. I felt very confident and well-informed under his care. His expertise and calm demeanor helped make a potentially stressful experience much smoother and more reassuring. I would highly recommend Dr. Harding and his entire staff to anyone in need of surgery. Thank you Dr Harding

Ted C • April 14, 2026

Karen L • March 12, 2026

From start to finish of my Thyrod ablation RFA procedure, the care was outstanding. Dr. Richard's skill is evident in the great outcome, and his warm, patient manner built my trust. His team is fantastic, and the facility is top-notch. Highly recommend, Thank you.

Zemira M • December 19, 2025

Sandra H • October 22, 2025

Paul G • July 31, 2025

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