Dr. Richard Heywood, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology•Male•Age 50
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Richard Heywood, DO is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Falmouth, MA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Cape Code Healthcare
100 Ter Heun Dr Falmouth, MA 02540Accepting new patients
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Dr. Heywood's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Heywood treats Ovarian Cysts more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Heywood treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Heywood performs Oophorectomy more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Heywood performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers
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Dr. Heywood performs Pregnancy Ultrasound more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Heywood performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Heywood's conditions and procedures:
- Ovarian Cysts
- Oophorectomy
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Acute Vaginitis
- Adenomyosis
- Anogenital Pruritis
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lump
- Breast Pain
- Breech Position
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Chronic Vaginitis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
- Fallopian Tube Disorders
- Fallopian Tube Torsion
- Female Infertility
- Female Infertility due to Tubal Disorder
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gestational Diabetes
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- High Risk Pregnancy
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
- Mastodynia
- Maternal Anemia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriages
- Nausea
- Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
- Obesity
- Obesity Complicating Childbirth
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Pelvic Abscess
- Perimenopause
- Placenta Previa
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Psychosexual Dysfunction
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Salpingitis
- Sexual Desire Disorders
- Sexual Disorders
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Trichomoniasis
- Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
- Vaginitis or Vaginosis
- Yeast Infections
- Birth Control
- C-Section
- Colporrhaphy
- Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
- Colposcopy
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
- Dilation and Curettage
- Endometrial Ablation
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
- Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Hysterosalpingo Sonography
- Hysteroscopy
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Open Hysterectomy
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Subcutaneous Contraceptive Implant Insertion
- Tubal Ligation
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
- Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Vaginal Surgery
- Vulvectomy
- Wound Repair
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
In 2014 he started Falmouth Women's...Read more
Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
Residency Hospital, 2008
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Internship Hospital, 2005
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2004
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Undergraduate School, 1995
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Dr. Heywood's office is located at 100 Ter Heun Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Cape Code Healthcare
Falmouth Women's Health
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
5 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
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