Dr. Richard Patten, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 62
Cardiology*
Dr. Richard Patten, MD is a cardiologist in Brighton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1988. He specializes in Cardiology.
SMG Cardiovascular Medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
736 Cambridge St Brighton, MA 02135Accepting new patients
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Dr. Patten is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center Boston, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Patten specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Patten to family and friends is 4.428571 out of 5
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University Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine
Residency HospitalNew England Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Of Maryland
Internship Hospital, 1989University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988Colby College
Undergraduate School, 1984
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SMG Cardiovascular Medicine at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
SMG Brockton Cardiology
SMG New England Cardiology of Taunton
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 41
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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