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Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. James Richter, MD
4.1 (38 Ratings)

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Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, SC.
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Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
West Columbia, SC
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Offers telehealth

Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, SC.

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Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Richter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Polyp and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richter received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Dr. Richter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Richter is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sigmoidoscopy
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Enteritis
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lactose Intolerance
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cachexia
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Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fever
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Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Hepatitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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Locations

  1. 1 South Carolina Endoscopy Center
    131 Summerplace Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 794-4585
  2. 2 Kaoru Joan Pridgen M.D. P.A.
    11 Gateway Corners Park, Columbia, SC 29203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 462-2300
  3. 3 Office
    7033 Saint Andrews Rd Ste 304, Columbia, SC 29212
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 407-7001

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richter
4.1
Based on 38 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Jan 10, 2024
I highly recommend Dr. Richter. He performed my Colonoscopy procedure and recommended treatment options that improved my condition. I thank him and his staff again.
John Cooper — Jan 10, 2024
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Gastroenterology
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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Richter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richter's profile.

Dr. Richter frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Polyp and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Richter, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Richter, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

    2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC