Dr. Richard D. Alexander, MD | Salem, MA | Internist

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Richard Alexander practices internal medicine in Salem, Massachusetts. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Alexander 4.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.6

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

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Dr. Alexander's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

9 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Dr. Alexander?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

9 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 3rd, 2013

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 26th, 2013

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 14th, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 14th, 2010

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 1st, 2010

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 21st, 2009

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

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?!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 27th, 2009

Puritan Medical Group

331 Highland Ave FrntSalem, MA 01970


Dr. Richard Dudley Alexander, MD	Dr. Linda Kinch, MD	Kerry L. Folkman, MSN, NP-C	Dr. Hans C. Jeppesen, MBA, MD
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)	4.1 (7 Ratings)
	38 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Salem , MA	Worcester , MA	Brookline , MA	Salem , MA
	Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine	Med School: Regis College	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Humana
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Medicaid - Medicaid
Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
Medicare
Medicare - Medicare
Tufts Health Plan

Internal Medicine

Adrian Saputra Gunawan
Diagnostic Radiology
3 Years Exp | Brighton, MA
(0)
Maria Grig
Anesthesiology
7 Years Exp | Cambridge, MA
(0)
Xinrui Lillian Zhang
Nephrology
2 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
Keith Louis Spinali
Diagnostic Radiology
6 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
Michael Gerard J Murray
Pediatrics
44 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
James R Morris
Pediatrics
27 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
Michael Eugene Max Hurley-Welljams-Dorof
Anesthesiology
9 Years Exp | Brighton, MA
(0)
Judith A Rojcewicz
Emergency Medicine
45 Years Exp | Lowell, MA
(0)
Scyrus Cartwright
Emergency Medicine
44 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)
Robert L Deresiewicz
Infectious Disease
43 Years Exp | Boston, MA
(0)

Does Dr. Richard Alexander accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Alexander accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Richard Alexander accepting new patients?: Dr. Richard Alexander has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Alexander?: You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Alexander here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Richard Alexander accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Richard Alexander has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Richard Alexander's office located?: Dr. Richard Alexander's office is located at 331 Highland Ave Frnt, Salem, MA, 01970.

This provider profile is built using data from:

NPPES NPI Registry

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.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.