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Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. James Richter, MD
2.7 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Richter graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has 49 years experience. Dr. Richter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Dr. Richter has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Viral Enteritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richter received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Richter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richter is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Constipation
Viral Enteritis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Viral Enteritis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Viral Enteritis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Duodenal Ulcer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care PPO
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    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus
  • Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-0397

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2.7
Based on 7 Reviews
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Sep 08, 2016
I've been a patient of Dr. Richter for over 25 years. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Paul F. in Boston, MA — Sep 08, 2016
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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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: Constipation and Viral Enteritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Richter, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA