Summary

Dr. Joel Rich specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, bringing 31 years of experience to his practice caring for older adults and patients with complex medical needs. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Rich is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and English to better serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Rich practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, and maintains affiliations with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. His expertise includes treating joint pain, mobility issues, and high blood pressure. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques into patient care plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rich highly for his compassionate approach, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 31 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, English
  • Newton Wellesley Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Eric Rich has 5 locations

Senior Healthcare Center At Crown Point

2205 NW 40th Ter Ste BGainesville, FL 32605
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Senior Healthcare Center At The Village

8000 NW 27TH BLVD STE 2GAINESVILLE, FL 32606
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD
Christopher Patino, APRN
Dr. Thomas James Gallagher, MD
Dr. Melinda Rullan-Varela, MD
Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MDChristopher Patino, APRNDr. Thomas James Gallagher, MDDr. Melinda Rullan-Varela, MD
Geriatric MedicineGeriatric MedicineAnesthesiologyCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
3.2 
1.8 
31 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, English Speaks English, Spanish
Gainesville , FLCoral Gables , FLGainesville , FLDaytona Beach , FL
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Eric Rich

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Medicare
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Prestige Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Eric Rich has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Eric Rich has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • EOL Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Newton Wellesley Hospital

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joel Rich speak?
Dr. Joel Rich speaks Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and English.
Is Dr. Joel Rich accepting new patients?
Dr. Joel Rich is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joel Rich's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Joel Rich accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joel Rich accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Joel Rich accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Rich has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Rich affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Rich is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.