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Dr. James Richter, MD

Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Richter, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richter has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Massachusetts General Hospital and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richter

2.7
7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Multiple Experiences - ALL Bad
I've seen Dr. Richter 3 times and each visit has been a complete waste of time and money. First, he greets me as if he's meeting me for the first time which doesn't instill confidence. Your doctor should remember you as a patient because the helps reinforce the relationship and reassures the patient that they are in good hands. Secondly, he completely dismisses physical symptoms and has simply refused to run tests to rule out serious issues. I've had a significant change in my gut behavior for almost 7 months and he doesn't take my concerns seriously. What is incredibly frustrating is I can't even switch from him as my GI doctor at Mass General because doing so will put me back on a waiting list and I wouldn't be able to see a different doctor until MAYBE the fall or early NEXT year.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 23, 2024
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Horrible
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Emma in Boston, MA – Sep 18, 2019
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I've been a patient of Dr. Richter for over 25 years. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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
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Paul F. in Boston, MA – Sep 08, 2016
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The finest clinician I have ever know.
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
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Tom Witkin in Sudbury, MA – Mar 18, 2016
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Dr. James Richter, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Richter has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Texas A&m University Health Science Center / Baylor College Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Practice

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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