Dr. Michael Richman, MD
Not yet claimedPreventive cardiologist, Lipidologist · Physician (MD)
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles physician who trained as a cardiothoracic and general surgeon before founding The Center for Cholesterol Management, now focused on preventive cardiology and cholesterol management, board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery.
About Dr. Michael Richman, MD
Updated Sep 21, 2026 · next review Dec 20, 2026Dr. Michael Frank Richman is a Los Angeles physician who now focuses on preventive cardiology and cholesterol management. He is the founder and medical director of The Center for Cholesterol Management, where he treats patients at risk for heart disease. He originally trained as a cardiothoracic and general surgeon before moving into this preventive-care specialty.
He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at Georgetown University, completed a general surgery residency at the University of Southern California, and did a fellowship in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
He has been active with the National Lipid Association and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. He co-authored a book on lipoprotein disorders and has served as a health advisor for a syndicated radio program. He also founded two other ventures, PaladinMDs and The Elite Laser Vein Center.
CMS Open Payments records show he received $15,525 in industry payments from 2021-2025, mostly from Abbott Laboratories. Such payments are common and legal, and are typically for things like consulting or educational activities. Most of the public information found about him comes from his own practice websites and directory listings rather than independent news coverage.
- Board certification, surgery
- He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. drmichaelrichman.com
- Founder, cholesterol management center
- He founded The Center for Cholesterol Management in Los Angeles in August 2005 to focus on preventive cardiovascular care. lipidcenter.com
- Editorial board, lipid journal
- He sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, the official journal of the National Lipid Association. lipidcenter.com
- Fellowship training
- He completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. drmichaelrichman.com
- Book on lipoprotein disorders
- He co-wrote a book on lipoprotein disorders with two academic colleagues and has lectured nationally on the topic. michael-f-richman-md.com
- Radio health advisor role
- He served as the featured health advisor on the Dennis Prager Show on KRLA 870 AM, discussing cholesterol and healthcare topics. prnewswire.com
- SuperDoctor recognition
- He was named a 'SuperDoctor' in thoracic surgery annually from 2011 through 2019, according to a US News listing. health.usnews.com
- Peer-reviewed publications
- He has authored peer-reviewed articles including work on transfusion-free transplantation ethics (2024) and earlier surgical research from the 1990s. doximity.com
- Academic affiliation listed
- His LinkedIn profile lists an affiliation with the University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and an MMM degree from USC Marshall School of Business. linkedin.com
Worth knowing
- A WebMD directory listing states that his California medical license shows as 'expired' with an expiration date in 2026, which is an internally inconsistent notation that should be checked directly with the California Medical Board. doctor.webmd.com
- Most available information about him comes from his own practice and bio websites, press releases, or directory listings rather than independent news reporting. drmichaelrichman.com
Industry payments (CMS Open Payments)
Open the CMS recordFederal law requires drug and device companies to report what they pay clinicians: meals, travel, speaking, consulting, and research. Payments are common and legal; the point is that you can see them.
2021 to 2025
$15,525
4 payments
| 2021 | $0 |
| 2022 | $0 |
| 2023 | $13,500 |
| 2024 | $2,025 |
| 2025 | $0 |
Top payers
- Abbott Laboratories$15,525
Payment types
- Consulting Fee$15,525
A word of caution about these numbers
A payment does not mean your doctor is compromised or acting unethically. Most of these entries are drug samples left for patients, or lunch brought in for the office staff, and the amounts are usually small. Research funding and speaking at medical meetings are also normal parts of a clinical career.
As a rough guide, a total under $15,000 a year is usually not a concern. Much larger sums, especially from one company whose product your doctor recommends to you, are worth asking about. You are allowed to ask.
Sources: lipidcenter.com · drmichaelrichman.com · lipidcenter.com · michael-f-richman-md.com · linkedin.com · doximity.com · health.usnews.com · doctor.webmd.com. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we will correct it.
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Practice location
1950 Sawtelle
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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