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Dr. James Richter, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.7 (7)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Richter, MD

Dr. James Richter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Salem Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Richter an average 2.7 star rating.

Dr. Richter works at Practice in Boston, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Richter's Office Locations

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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Salem Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
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
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    About Dr. James Richter, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1275516643
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Texas A&M University Health Science Center / Baylor College of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. James Richter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Richter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Richter. The overall rating for this provider is 2.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richter.

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