“I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The entire staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and made the whole visit very comfortable. The office was extremely well run, and everyone I interacted with was wonderful.
I’ve been to several podiatrists over the years, and this office ranks among the very best. The doctor was exceptional. He took the time to listen, clearly understood the issue I was having, and most importantly, took care of it. I left feeling that I had finally found a doctor who genuinely cared about getting the problem resolved.
I could not have been happier with my experience. An outstanding doctor supported by an outstanding staff. I would absolutely return and highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a great ”
Janet T.August 14, 2026
Highly recommended
96% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
93% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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“I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The entire staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and made the whole visit very comfortable. The office was extremely well run, and everyone I interacted with was wonderful.
I’ve been to several podiatrists over the years, and this office ranks among the very best. The doctor was exceptional. He took the time to listen, clearly understood the issue I was having, and most importantly, took care of it. I left feeling that I had finally found a doctor who genuinely cared about getting the problem resolved.
I could not have been happier with my experience. An outstanding doctor supported by an outstanding staff. I would absolutely return and highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a great ”
Janet T.August 14, 2026
“Dr. Leichter is one of my favorite doctors ever, and I've only seen him once! I was so nervous, but the doctor is so warm and friendly, I started to relax very quickly. He seems to be very knowledgeable and I trust him with my health. The office was also pleasant and the staff friendly. I recommend this provider, highly!”
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About Dr. Richard Leichter
Dr. Leichter, a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, was one of the founding partners of Riverview Foot and Ankle in 1997. He has actively served his local Red Bank and Monmouth County communities by conducting diabetic lecture series and sports medicine programs at local hospitals and health clubs. In his spare time, he enjoys restoring old cars, comedy and improv writing, and performing at local stand-up and improv venues. He treats his patients like family and strives to provide state-of-the-art, compassionate, and timely care to all of his patients-young, old, and everyone in between.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute skin infection
Peripheral vascular disease
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Chronic skin ulcer
Acute skin infection
Peripheral vascular disease
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Professional memberships
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society
American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Awards and publications
Dr. Richard Leichter Certification in Shockwave Therapy
Languages spoken
English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1871537746
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.71
Bedside manner
4.92
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The consultation was excellent. The doctor explained in detail my condition and the procedure I inquired about.
January 30, 2025Francine R.Verified patient
Great doctor. Listens to patient. Very knowledgeable. Goes beyond your expectations. Greatly recommend Dr Leichter.
September 27, 2023James M.Verified patient
Staff and doc had great senses of humor, communicated clearly with me,took time to answer my questions.
September 20, 2024george G.Verified patient
From start to the end of the appt it went smoothly . The staff and doctor were great.
More than 1 year agoRosemary S.Verified patient
One of the kindest, friendliest doctors
I’ve seen in years.
May 14, 2026Pamela H.Verified patient
Doctor very personable and knowledgeable
Office staff the same
Very pleased with my visit and experience
September 1, 2023Geraldine C.Verified patient
The office staff were extremely friendly and the doctor was thorough and had great bed side manners.
January 31, 2024Michael C.Verified patient
Excellent medical practice. Will definitely be going back and recommending the practice to our friends/
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He is super thorough and friendly. He takes his time to take care of your issue!
August 30, 2023Michelle L.Verified patient
Highly recommend….and came away very impressed. Excellent doctor.
December 5, 2024John A.Verified patient
Very thorough, friendly, and helpful doctor and staff. Highly recommend.
September 5, 2023Lauren D.Verified patient
Excellent. The best foot doctor u can go too. He was great.
January 8, 2023Todd W.Verified patient
awesome doctor...took care of my mom...now me. lol.
September 5, 2023Chiara P.Verified patient
I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The entire staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and made the whole visit very comfortable. The office was extremely well run, and everyone I interacted with was wonderful.
I’ve been to several podiatrists over the years, and this office ranks among the very best. The doctor was exceptional. He took the time to listen, clearly understood the issue I was having, and most importantly, took care of it. I left feeling that I had finally found a doctor who genuinely cared about getting the problem resolved.
I could not have been happier with my experience. An outstanding doctor supported by an outstanding staff. I would absolutely return and highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a great
August 14, 2026Janet T.Verified patient
Dr. Leichter is one of my favorite doctors ever, and I've only seen him once! I was so nervous, but the doctor is so warm and friendly, I started to relax very quickly. He seems to be very knowledgeable and I trust him with my health. The office was also pleasant and the staff friendly. I recommend this provider, highly!
Less than 3 months agoAmber G.Verified patient
Felt very comfortable with staff and Dr. during my first visit. Doctor L. seemed very thorough, gave recommendations, questions were answered and a confident solution administered- Looking forward to some relief. I’ll be back :)
June 19, 2026James A.Verified patient
I felt better as soon as I left the appointment
March 6, 2026Joe P.Verified patient
Great experience. dr. was very congenial
August 30, 2025Michael B.Verified patient
Dr. Leichter was wonderful! So thorough and knowledgeable as well as being approachable and kind! His assistant Sam was also amazing. Lovely office staff! So glad I found his practice!
August 1, 2025Ella Michele M.Verified patient
Informative and thorough visit. Highly recommend
July 10, 2025Marie K.Verified patient
Dr.L is the best doctor I have ever seen. Friendly, caring, clear, helpful, (insert more superlatives here).
The best. Cannot recommend enough!
June 20, 2025Russell B.Verified patient
Great experience!
May 28, 2025Timothy B.Verified patient
Dr Leichter and staff were welcoming, professional, and very intentional. I didn’t have to wait and had non-invasive resolution to my problem. I am extremely pleased with their care. I would recommend Dr Leichter for sure!
December 17, 2024Maryalice G.Verified patient
Excellent doctor he made me feel comfortable and relaxed even though I broke a bone in my ankle. I felt like I was seeing by a professional and I was very happy with my visit I highly recommend.
August 22, 2024Dina P.Verified patient
GREAT
September 13, 2023Alan W.Verified patient
Great experience and friendly staff!
July 25, 2023Brian B.Verified patient
I highly recommend Dr. Leichter! I have been in foot pain for 4 years but he was able to quickly diagnose me and explained everything very thoroughly so I understood why I have the pain and how we can mitigate it. I now feel well informed about my issues and confident I will now be able to mitigate the pain and prevent further damage.
June 16, 2023Jillian W.Verified patient
Dr. Leichter was amazing. Was able to get an appointment the same day I fractured my foot and he was understanding, compassionate, helpful and had a great sense of humor.
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Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Leichter?
Generally, Dr. Richard Leichter has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Leichter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Leichter?
Dr. Richard Leichter frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Foot Pain, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Leichter on their profile.
How do patients rate Dr. Richard Leichter in reviews?
106 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Leichter. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.71/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.