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6 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Santen is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with an impressive 65 years of clinical experience. 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 a fellowship at University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Santen is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in both French and English.
Dr. Santen practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia. His expertise includes caring for patients with diabetes type 2 in children and teens, geriatric diabetes, and diabetes mellitus. He offers virtual care consultations and coordinates bone density testing for his patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Santen highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 …stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Santen practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia. His expertise includes caring for patients with diabetes type 2 in children and teens, geriatric diabetes, and diabetes mellitus. He offers virtual care consultations and coordinates bone density testing for his patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Santen highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 …stars.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 65 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks French, English
- University of Washington Medical Center
- 5 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 | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks French, English | Speaks English, Twi, French | Speaks English | |
| Charlottesville , VA | Falls Church , VA | Oxon Hill , MD | Charlottesville , VA |
| Med School: University of Michigan Medical School | Med School: Meharry Medical College | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard J Santen
Medical Specialties
Richard J Santen has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard J Santen has the following 24 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
65 Years Experience
Richard J Santen holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Washington Medical Center in 1971.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of Michigan College of Pharmacy in 1969, New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell in 1967, and New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell in 1966.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1965 and College of the Holy Cross in 1961.
NPI Number
Richard J Santen's NPI number is 1417091281.
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- Richard J Santen is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
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- Richard J Santen's office is located at 415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.
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