Dr. Christopher Richards, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience
Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Fort Lee, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Windsor University in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and Englewood Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
4.2 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (23 reviews)
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2185 Lemoine Ave Fort Lee, NJ 07024Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.2
23 ratings, 18 with a written review
| 5 star | 74% | 74% |
| 4 star | 9% | 9% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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I do not recommend
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 10, 2024
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he has saved my life.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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pv – Dec 16, 2020
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My husband was everything to me and I needed someone to help with him with his addiction problem. He was destroying our marriage and life together coming home all hours of the night and sometimes not coming home at all. He was also financially using all our income for drugs. After 7 years of this and different doctors I finally got the right help from this Doctor and we are one year into recovery now. We are not perfect but very happy with our outcome.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Shafer – Jun 12, 2020
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The Doc was a match made in heaven. Needed a doctor in an emergency and he was there in a flash for my son. We had a virtual appointment in less than an hour. I tried 7 doctors this day and Dr Richards was available and was really good with my son.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
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What could be improved
No results
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Trisha Baldo – Jun 09, 2020
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Dr Richards was fantastic. During the pandemic my son needed to see someone and know one was available. Dr Richards helped not only during a time in crises but on the weekend in which was the best life saving medicine we could of received. He's helped my son and my son now looks forward to appointments.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Vera – Jun 07, 2020
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Dr Richards helped our son from panic attacks. Our son eventually was sent home from school once a week due to his anxiety . He lost most of his friends and started to isolate himself from everyone. After thorough treatments three months later our son started to socialize again with people. He doesn't get sent home as often from school and is not complaining anymore or seems to get his panic attacks. Thanks Dr Richards
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NJ – Apr 18, 2019
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Dr Richards was very helpful with my wife yesterday. After a loss in our family we have been going through some difficult times in which my wife took the blunt of it and Dr Richards was able to enlighten lots of issues that is making it a better recovery to what was a normal life.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2019
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Dr Richards was able to diagnose my sons issue after two visits. After five months of visits my son is almost back to normal and doesn't show any more symptoms. He now sleeps at night and doesn't suffer from anxiety anymore. Thank you Dr Richards. Kyle ...
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NJ – Jan 11, 2019
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Highly Recommend Dr Richards as he has been working with my children now for almost a year. My kids both suffer from anxiety and depression due to the loss of their father while in the service. Dr Richards has really been outstanding in all !
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2019
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We met Dr Richards at our hospital and he helped us with our daughter and her severe depression problem. After 2 years we still see Dr Richards and our daughter has improved far more than our expectation. Dr richards is great with kids and we highly recommend him if your looking for someone to treat yours.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 24, 2018
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Dr Richards treats my brother from several medical problems that we were told were complicated. Dr Richard has treated him 3 months and he has improved more than 50%. We are very happy to have him and our brother back in our life. Thankyou Dr Richards.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 16, 2018
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My wife and I searched for the proper Doctor to see our son. After months of interviews we are glad we decided to go with Dr Richards who seems to have a great background to work with patients in his field. He has really helped our son in so many ways. We highly recommend Dr Richards and his practice.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NJ – Dec 08, 2018
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Dr Richards has been treating my daughter for over a year now. I looked into many doctors before I chose to bring my daughter here. It was very important to me that the doctor I chose was good with children. My daughter loves him and she never sees it as going to a doctor. We made a really good choice.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NJ – Dec 05, 2018
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My Son sees Dr Richards Weekly and has improved where no other doctor has been successful. Very Good with Kids and is up to date on most conditions. Highly Recommend!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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NJ – Dec 02, 2018
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We have been going to Dr. Richards for 11 years and refuse to see anyone else. He always listens to my concerns and is happy to answer all of my questions. My children are very comfortable with him as their doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather Cannon in Douglasville, GA – Feb 10, 2017
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We were referred to Dr Richards when we took our daughter to the Hackensack Med Center ER. When my wife took our child to Dr Richards, he insisted my wife be interviewed first. When our child asked to be present, the doc refused, stating it was his way or the highway. Needless to say, he never saw our child. (Our child's problems include paranoia, the very reason he refused to help). He seems rigid, judging from others' comments.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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J Zacks MD in Fair Lawn, NJ – Jun 26, 2016
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Although I am not thrilled with having to go to Ft. Lee (I would prefer the Dr to be in Maywood location all the time...) Dr Richards is a caring, gentle person. I am completely comfortable in his care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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K. Tedesco in Wayne, NJ – May 03, 2016
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I was looking forward to getting my child the help he needs for his anxiety. When the Dr insisted I leave my 7 year old alone in a busy waiting room unsupervised so we could have a meeting I knew he didn't have my child's best interest in mind. He didn't think to suggest any other option like letting my son sit in his office while we spoke in the hall or possibly have a receptionist sit with him! I would not allow this Dr treat my child or any child for that matter!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2016
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About Me
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Triple-board certified in Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction MedicineChild & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
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Harlem Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Harlem Hospital|harlem Hospital Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Harlem Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2010Harlem Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2007Windsor University
Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Christopher Richards MD
Christopher Richards MD59 E 72nd St New York, NY 10021
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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