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7 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Santen is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with 65 years of experience in medicine. 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 the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Santen is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in both English and French.
Dr. Santen practices at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical expertise includes treating serious diabetes complications and diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition. He also specializes in managing neuropathic skin ulcers, which can develop in patients with diabetes-related nerve damage. Dr. Santen provides comprehensive care through …virtual consultations and preventive services including flu vaccines and adult immunizations. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Santen practices at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at the UVA Health Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical expertise includes treating serious diabetes complications and diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition. He also specializes in managing neuropathic skin ulcers, which can develop in patients with diabetes-related nerve damage. Dr. Santen provides comprehensive care through …virtual consultations and preventive services including flu vaccines and adult immunizations. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 65 years of experience
- 26 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, French
- University of Washington Medical Center
- 6 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 24 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 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 English, French | Speaks English | Speaks English, Twi, French | |
| Charlottesville , VA | Oxon Hill , MD | Falls Church , VA | Charlottesville , VA |
| Med School: University of Michigan Medical School | Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University | Med School: Meharry Medical College | |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Richard Santen affiliated with?
- Richard Santen is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Richard Santen accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Richard Santen speak?
- Richard Santen speaks English and French.
- How can I make an appointment with Richard Santen?
- You can find contact information for Richard Santen here on Vitals.
- Where is Richard Santen's office located?
- Richard Santen's office is located at 415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.
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