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5 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Santen is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism who brings 65 years of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency training at New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, followed by fellowship training at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Santen holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in both English and French.
Dr. Santen practices at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with the University of Virginia Children's Hospital. His clinical focus includes caring for patients with Type 2 diabetes in children and teens, geriatric diabetes, and diabetes mellitus. He offers comprehensive services including virtual care consultations and bone density testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Santen …highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his compassionate and thorough approach to endocrine care.
Read More Read less Dr. Santen practices at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with the University of Virginia Children's Hospital. His clinical focus includes caring for patients with Type 2 diabetes in children and teens, geriatric diabetes, and diabetes mellitus. He offers comprehensive services including virtual care consultations and bone density testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Santen …highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his compassionate and thorough approach to endocrine care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 65 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, English
- University of Washington Medical Center
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 24 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100Charlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 924-1825
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 65 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks French, English | Speaks English, Twi, French | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: University of Michigan Medical School | Med School: Meharry Medical College | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | Med School: Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec) Fac De Ciencias De La Salud |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard J Santen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard J Santen has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard J Santen has the following 24 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
65 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Washington Medical Center1971
Residency
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy1969
New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell1967
New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell1966
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1965
College of the Holy CrossGraduated in 1961
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