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Summary
Dr. Richard Patten is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated 38 years to treating heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical System, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and a clinical heart failure fellowship. Dr. Patten furthered his expertise with an additional fellowship in cardiology and heart failure transplant at Tufts Medical Center. He speaks English and brings nearly four decades of experience to his cardiac practice.
Dr. Patten practices at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on comprehensive cardiovascular care. His expertise includes treating heart failure and providing specialized transplant cardiology services. He offers therapeutic hypothermia procedures and oversees cardiac rehabilitation programs to help patients recover and strengthen their hearts after cardiac events.
Dr. Patten practices at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on comprehensive cardiovascular care. His expertise includes treating heart failure and providing specialized transplant cardiology services. He offers therapeutic hypothermia procedures and oversees cardiac rehabilitation programs to help patients recover and strengthen their hearts after cardiac events.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Tufts Medical Center - Cardiology/ HF Transplant
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
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| Med School: University of Maryland Medical System | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine | Med School: Baylor College of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Tufts Medical Center - Cardiology/ HF Transplant1990
University of Maryland Medical System - Clinical Heart Failure1900
Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center - Internal Medicine1991
Internship
University of Maryland Medical Center - Internal Medicine1989
Medical School
University of Maryland Medical SystemGraduated in 1988
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Patten affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Patten is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.
- What languages does Dr. Richard Patten speak?
- Dr. Richard Patten speaks English.
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- Where is Dr. Richard Patten's office located?
- Dr. Richard Patten's office is located at 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111.
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