Summary

Dr. Richard Eichel is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He completed his fellowship at Bridgeport Hospital in 1983, building upon his medical training with an internship at Norwalk Hospital in 1979 and residency there in 1981. Dr. Eichel holds board certification in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine, which he earned in 1981. He provides care in English.

Dr. Eichel practices at Richard Eichel MD, LLC in Little Silver, New Jersey, and maintains hospital privileges at Bayshore Medical Center. He treats patients with abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea, as well as those with Barrett's esophagus. His practice includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to help diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Eichel 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 48 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Bridgeport Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Richard Eichel MD, LLC

180 White RdLittle Silver, NJ 07739

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48 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Russian, Polish, English Speaks English
Little Silver , NJBrooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NYMiddletown , NJ
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Stritch School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard L. Eichel

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Richard L. Eichel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Richard L. Eichel has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Richard L. Eichel holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bridgeport Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Richard L. Eichel's NPI number is 1104817576.

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What languages does Richard Eichel speak?
Richard Eichel speaks Spanish and English.
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Richard Eichel is affiliated with Bayshore Medical Center.

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