
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout James Michael Richter
University of Texas at Austin; B S Chem
University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; MA (Microbiology)
Locations
- Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Associates
- 55 Fruit Street, Building 5, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2426
- fax: 617-724-5997
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, 1981
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1979
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1977
- Medical Education: UT Southwestern Medical School, 1976
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1979
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
85 ratings, 36 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 4/4/2026
Doctor Richter is an excellent physician. Very knowledgeable, caring and his patient dialogue with me was outstanding.
- Reviewed on 3/26/2026
Excellent Doctor!
- Reviewed on 3/24/2026
Dr Richter is bright, caring and listens. He has been my primary doctor for a long time and I am glad of that.
- Reviewed on 3/22/2026
Dr Richter is extremely knowledgeable and very courteous. I highly recommend him as a provider.
- Reviewed on 3/19/2026
Respectful, knowledgable and great communicator.
- Reviewed on 3/8/2026
Dr. Richter was engaged, knowledgeable and professional.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
The doctor listened to what I had to say and answered questions in depth
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
The doctor explained everything carefully and took time to thoughtfully answer any questions I had.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
My family and I have been seeing Dr. Richter for over 30 years. We find him to be a gentleman and excellent doctor. Over the years he has detected things that needed attention and he put us in touch with a physician that could help us. We're thankful for him.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Richter has been a doctor in my care for over 30 years and he is a 10 on all counts and I will lament the day he retires. He's a friend and an extremely, extremely valued clinician doctor and counselor. MGH is lucky to have him on the staff.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Richter is a great Physician. He's very knowledgeable, respectful, and thorough. Always a pleasure to visit.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Kind, knowledgeable, careful listener
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Richter has always & continues to give me excellent care.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Richter was professional. [redacted] Dr. Richter himself was great.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr Richter is a kind compassionate physician. During the appointment time, I feel heard and valued...he is the consummate professional and the definition of a gentleman
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
excelent
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
He was knowledgeable and kind
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
I give the doctor a fifteen star really impressed with his knowledge.And has good people skills.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
Excellent doctor
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
known Dr. Richter for 40 years and more, he's always
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
I appreciate Dr Richter, and his team members. I am grateful to be back with them now that I am on Medicare. They are capable and caring.
- Reviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr Richter, and MGH is outstanding.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Richter for many years. I have complete faith in his professional knowledge and value his experience. His care over the years has been stellar, he is a true professional.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
I wish all my doctors were like this one!
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Caring, shared knowledge of my condition, thoughtful, understanding.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
He knows my history and has solved my problem.
- Reviewed on 9/20/2025
Exemplary
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Has been my primary doctor for over 30 years - due to the great care provided over the years.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. James Richter was excellent and seemed to care about my well-being,. I was comfortable and had a positive experience. He was proactive and provided thoughtful care. He Displayed: Professionalism and Expertise Personalized and Respectful Interaction Active Listening and Communication Compassion and Empathy
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr. Richter is extremely knowledgeable and professional.
- Reviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Richter is a wonderful doctor and gave me helpful guidance. I am so glad that I had an appointment with him.
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Richter is definitely one of the best, if not THE best doctor I've ever had. Very timely help when needed and he knows when it's needed.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
He was excellent.
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
He was a very kind and caring listener,and l'am very glad l met him.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
The relationship with Dr. Richter is relatively new. He took the place of a previous provider. I find Dr. Richter incredibly experienced, calming, very informed, and a fine doctor as I could imagine being sent to. Everything was terrific.
- Reviewed on 7/22/2025
I felt very confident that I was receiving the best care and medical advice. Dr. Richter was extremely knowledgeable and showed compassion for my medical situation. I left my visit with more peace of mind than I expected.