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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.
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
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 38 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | |
| Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| 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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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard D Patten has the following 15 areas of expertise
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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- 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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