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.

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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

Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyPediatrics
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38 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MACambridge , MALexington , KYBoston , MA
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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard D Patten

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • BCBS Med Adv
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon)
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TMIN Aetna
  • TMIN AllaraCare
  • TMIN Cigna
  • TMIN Fallon
  • TMIN Fallon Med Adv
  • TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO
  • TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • TMIN Tufts Medicare Preferred PPO
  • TMIN Unicare
  • TMIN United Healthcare
  • TMIN United Healthcare Med Adv
  • TMIN United Healthcare OneCare
  • TMIN United Healthcare SCO
  • TMIN United Healthcare VACCN
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan SCO
  • Tufts Health Public Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Does Dr. Richard Patten accept my insurance?
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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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