Dr. Richard D. Alexander, MD | Salem, MA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Richard Alexander specializes in Internal Medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. They focus particularly on diabetes management and its complications, helping patients navigate the complexities of this chronic condition. Dr. Alexander treats conditions including Type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications that can affect the nerves.

Based at Puritan Medical Group in Salem, MA, Dr. Alexander offers specialized treatments for diabetic complications. They perform eye exams to monitor for diabetes-related vision changes and provide Anti-VEGF treatments when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Alexander highly for their care, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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9 Ratings
10 insurance plans accepted
7 written reviews
1 specialty
1 board certification
1 office location

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I have Dr. Alexander since I was 19, now 52. He is the best doctor I ever had contact with, he is always there when I need him. I have alot of respect for him, what am I ever gonna do, when he retires??? Thank you for always being there for me Dr. Alexander!!

December 3rd, 2013

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I Love Dr. Alexander. He is kind, He spends time in the office to listen to your problems and comes up with a solution. Always follows up after an appointment. Remembers family members and asks about them. Accepted my dad as a new patient and called after my dad passed. He is very caring and easy going and always has a joke. makes you feel very at ease.

June 26th, 2013

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Dr. Alexander puts you right at ease. takes his time with you, makes sure you understand everything and doesn't have an "ego problem". He is very intelligent but never talks down to you. A very caring man!If he doesn't know the answer he will find out for you. He definitely goes out of his way for you! I'm blessed to have him! May he continue to practice in good health for many more years!

August 14th, 2012

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Awesome! Always takes his time to listen to his patient and respects the patients opinion. Dr Alexander is an exceptional person

October 14th, 2010

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Think old fashioned Drs. don't exist anymore? Dr. Alexander is the closest I'vefound. A caring doc that takes time withhis patients. Goes out of his way. Excellentdoctor!

March 1st, 2010

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I never had a problem getting in to see Dr. Alexander. He is a caring doctor and I would reccommend him to anyone. I live in a different state now but I know that if I go home to visit, he will still see me.

October 21st, 2009

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Dr. Alexander is off the charts excellent in caring about his patients and his overall "bedside manner". He has a very relaxing way about him and takes the time to accurately diagnos patients. He takes pride in keeping his appointments on time. He clearly values the patient and the patients time as well. He once came in on his day off to meet me in his office because he didn't want to wait to take action on the problem. When was the last time a Dr. did that for a patient?!!

February 27th, 2009

Puritan Medical Group

331 Highland Ave FrntSalem, MA 01970


Dr. Richard Dudley Alexander, MD	Dr. Sanjiban Dey, MD	Dr. Manjunath Govindaiah, MD	Eric Harker
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)
	8 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu	Speaks English
Salem , MA	Stoneham , MA	Wilmington , MA	Lyons , CO
	Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital	Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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