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Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD

Critical Care Medicine*

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Boston, MA. Dr. Richards has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Shore Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114

Make an Appointment

(617) 726-8854

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Richards specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Richards' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards

4.3

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jun 19, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Michael B – May 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Mary Greene Horvath – Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Paul M Fineberg – Nov 16, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Richards, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Boston, MA. Dr. Richards has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Shore Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
1

Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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Mass General Bulfinch Medical Group50 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave
    Salem, MA 01970
    Recipient of 39
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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