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Dr. Richard Richter, MD

Dr. Richard Richter, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Richter, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY in 1978. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco, CA 94115

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(415) 833-3800

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Richter specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Richter, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITAL / ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY in 1978. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Chicago Hospital / Roosevelt University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2200 Ofarrell St San Francisco, CA 94115
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Permanente Medical Group Inc.2238 Geary Blvd San Francisco, CA 94115
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The Permanente Medical Group Inc1800 Harrison St Fl 7 Oakland, CA 94612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

    2425 Geary Blvd
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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