Summary

Dr. Richard Patten is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 38 years of experience treating heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Patten speaks English and brings nearly four decades of expertise to his cardiac care practice.

Dr. Patten is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, including Brighton, Taunton, and Brockton. He specializes in treating serious heart conditions such as heart failure and cardiogenic shock. His practice also includes therapeutic hypothermia procedures and comprehensive 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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38 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: University of Maryland Medical System Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: University Of Cincinnati 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.
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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