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Dr. Richard Kast, MD

Dr. Richard Kast, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Kast, MD is a psychiatrist in Burlington, VT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY in 1978. He is affiliated with University of Vermont Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Richard E Kast MD PC

106 Main St Burlington, VT 05401

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(802) 557-7278

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Kast's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kast

4.3

20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
15%
15%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nicole P – May 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 17, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mrs. T – Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Kast, MD is a psychiatrist in Burlington, VT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN / SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY in 1978. He is affiliated with University of Vermont Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Copenhagen / School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1978
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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More than three years ago
Vermont Board of Medical Practice

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Locations

Richard E Kast MD PC

Office106 Main St Burlington, VT 05401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    111 Colchester Ave
    Burlington, VT 05401
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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