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Dr. David Richter, MD

Dr. David Richter, MD

Rheumatology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. David Richter, MD is a rheumatologist in Akron, OH and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1974. He is affiliated with Akron General. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

471 N Cleveland Massillon Rd Akron, OH 44333
Telehealth available
(330) 668-4045

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Richter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richter

4.2
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
76%
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4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
18%
18%

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My mother has been seeing Dr. Richter for several years. He is friendly, informative, patient and accommodating. Today was my mom's first telehealth visit with him. She is in an assisted living facility and unable to go to the office in the current pandemic environment. She loved the virtual visit! The office front desk staff could be more courteous. Clinic staff are great!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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MBanic – Sep 09, 2020
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I saw Dr Richter approximately 3-4 times and switched rheumatologist. He prescribed a low dose chemo and it was making me nauseated. I asked him if he would write me a script for Zofran to help with the nausea and he flat out refused and said he doesn’t believe in prescribing a medication to help with the side effects of another medication. Zofran is a common med for nausea that has no side effects. Pregnant women take Zofran to help with morning sickness. So I left his office and found another rheumatologist through the Cleveland Clinic and I’m done with Richter. I ended up calling my family Dr who prescribed me the Zofran and it definitely made a difference.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2019
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Dr. Richter is very thorough and very kind in his treatment. He cares about his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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He is an excellent Dr. Who cares for each of his patients. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2018
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If you want a Dr who is kind without trying to win a DR of the year award, one who is kind hearted because he cares.Someone who thinks of you as his patient not just a number. Someone who is knowledgeable and concerned about your well being then this is the Dr for you. I rarely have good things to say about people in general let alone a Dr. But Dr Richter is by far the best Dr I have ever been to. They have many Drs in this office but I would HIGHLY recommend seeing Dr Richter ONLY.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
31 others found this helpful
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Lee in Wadsworth, OH – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Richter, MD is a rheumatologist in Akron, OH and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1974. He is affiliated with Akron General. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Rheumatology

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 1974
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Locations

Practice

Office471 N Cleveland Massillon Rd Akron, OH 44333
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave
    Akron, OH 44307
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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