
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- 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
98 ratings, 45 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 7/5/2026
Dr. Richter has been a Godsend for my husband and me. There hasn't been a time where he hasn't surpassed our expectations. I underwent emergency surgery while in Europe in a country where we do not speak the language. We would not have survived the ordeal without his guidance, care, and compassion. Our appreciation of MGH stems almost predominately from our experiences with Dr. Richter and the late Dr. [redacted].
- Reviewed on 6/27/2026
Excellent care provider in all aspects - Dr James Richter.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Richter for 35 years. He is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable and explains options very well.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2026
Dr Richter is an excellent doctor.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2026
Dr R listened carefully and asked relevant questions. His approach and recommendations seemed very reasonable. His demeanor is professional and caring,
- Reviewed on 6/16/2026
Dr. Richter is the most knowledgeable and capable physician that I have ever met. I have known him for several decades. He always listens closely to my medical questions and responds with extraordinary detailed wisdom. He is a treasure for MGH.
- Reviewed on 6/9/2026
Dr. Richter is always attentive to my health, and answers any questions or concerns that I may have.
- Reviewed on 6/2/2026
Dr. Richter listens to my concerns respectfully. When I advocate for myself, he has been willing to explore options I suggest. Dr. Richter suggested several prescriptions and understood and agreed. I should discuss them with my regular doctor prior to prescribing I have deep respect for Dr. Richter's knowledge
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
Terrific
- Reviewed on 5/3/2026
very competent, experienced and professional
- Reviewed on 4/16/2026
He spent extra time listening to me, then going over my case an setting a follow up
- Reviewed on 4/11/2026
I have been dr richters patient for about 35 years! That alone should suffice how I feel about him
- Reviewed on 4/9/2026
Dr. Richter is always very professional and cordial. I appreciate the time spent following up on my past concerns and future testing and medications.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2026
Very professional and caring.
- 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.