Dr. Robert Richardson, MD

Dr. Robert Richardson, MD

Internist
181 Franklin Ave, Ste 202, Nutley, NJ
4.90
“Great doctor. Listened to all my concerns and explained everything clearly. They have a phlebologist onsite as well so for annual physicals you can just get your bloodwork done onsite!”
Vincent C.February 10, 2026
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.90

Average wait time

4.75

Bedside manner

4.94
“Great doctor. Listened to all my concerns and explained everything clearly. They have a phlebologist onsite as well so for annual physicals you can just get your bloodwork done onsite!”
Vincent C.February 10, 2026
“I saw Dr. Richardson after my wife switched PCPs had her annual physical with him. I really liked that Dr. Richardson took time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. He showed a great attention to detail and provided recommendations for specialists.”
Pascal D.November 3, 2025

About Dr. Robert Richardson

Physical appointments are only available during morning office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please note that fasting is required for bloodwork. There is a $35.00 charge for any no-show patients. Kindly call 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel your appointment. Dr. Robert W. Richardson, D.Ph.D., completed his medical school at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Guadalajara. He earned his undergraduate degree at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, College of Pharmacy. Dr. Richardson completed his residency and internship in Internal Medicine at Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He is board certified by the American College of Internal Medicine. Dr. Richardson is an active staff member at Clara Maass Medical Center, an affiliate of the St. Barnabas Health Care System.

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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.
Emphysema (COPD)
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
Chronic anemia
Underactive thyroid
Emphysema (COPD)
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure

Office location

Dr. Robert Richardson, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Dr. Richardson's office
181 Franklin Ave, Ste 202, Nutley, NJ 07110

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara
  • Saint Michael's Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Bachelor’s)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1033167978

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.94
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First time I met the doctor, nice man, he was very caring. Seems like he does want the best for his patients.
Verified patient
very prompt admittance by the office. very professional staff. Dr Richardson is very ethical, patient and thorough
Verified patient
He has a pleasant manner. He listens attentively and makes you feel any ease. He also answers your questions fully.
Verified patient
Dr Richardson was very kind and funny, excellent and thorough visit. Thanks to him and his physicians assistants.
Verified patient
Dr Richardson was friendly, kind and caring. He took his time during our appointment and was very knowledgeable.
Verified patient
Extremely friendly and charismatic. Felt comfortable right away and looking forward to having him as my primary!
Verified patient
Excellent provider...highly recommend to anybody who wants a thorough assessment and a knowledgeable MD.
Verified patient
No complaints whatsoever. Short sweet and to the point. Everyone was very polite. The facility was very clean.
Verified patient
Dr Richardson was incredible! Made me feel seen and validated. Will be coming back time and time again
Video visit
DR.Richardson always takes the time to deal with his patients on all levels physically, mentally etc.
Dr.Richardson was so amazing. Wonderful bedside manner and was empathetic. I really recommend him
Verified patient
The best doctor I’ve seen in a while. So patient, understanding, and validating. 100% recommend
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Richardson is great he listens your concerns and comes up with a plan to address.
Verified patient
He was super-friendly and spent a good 20 minutes talking to me before the exam. Very rare!
Verified patient
Excellent service would definitely recommend them to anybody and everybody
Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Richardson is kind, thoughtful, & considerate. I couldn’t ask for a better Dr.
Verified patient
I’ll go back today- very friendly staff and doctor who takes care of me.
Verified patient
fantastic listened to all my symptoms and very understanding highly recommended.
Verified patientVideo visit
He is wonderful. Takes time to listen and understand. Very helpful staff as well.
Verified patient
Very friendly staff. Dr. Richardson is very nice. Listened to all my concerns.
Verified patient
First physical i had in years and he made me feel comfortable and was very good
Verified patient
Very informative and helpful, will definitely be making him my regular doctor.
Verified patient
I couldn’t have asked for a kinder, more considerate Dr. then Dr. Richardson.
Verified patient
Very sweet, great listener, professional . Definitely recommend so far
Would?highly recommend this service to? everybody!!!!
Verified patientVideo visit
Doctor very professional and nice, staff very sweet, always a pleasure.
Wonderful doctor! Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and efficient!
Verified patientVideo visit
The Best Doctor I've ever encountered in my life! ????????????????????
Verified patient
Excellent service will definitely recommend it to anybody ?
Verified patientVideo visit
Great visit! Started on time and Dr. Richardson was easy to talk to.
He is a doctor that really cares. I would recommend him to anyone.
Such an awesome Dr. Truly cares about his patients.
Verified patientVideo visit
Awesome Dr.. great personality, amazing bed side manner.
Verified patientVideo visit
They don’t get much better then Dr. Richardson & his staff.
Verified patientVideo visit
He took the time to listen and talk to me - very friendly
Verified patient
Thorough and professional. I'd recommend him highly
Verified patientVideo visit
Great doctor. Listened to all my concerns and explained everything clearly. They have a phlebologist onsite as well so for annual physicals you can just get your bloodwork done onsite!
Verified patient
Great doctor
I saw Dr. Richardson after my wife switched PCPs had her annual physical with him. I really liked that Dr. Richardson took time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. He showed a great attention to detail and provided recommendations for specialists.
Verified patient
Very nice
Verified patient
Excellent
Verified patient
Dr. Richardson and his staff are very friendly and kind. Helpful. Wait has never been more than 10-15 minutes and usually shorter. Very good “bedside manner”. Personable and informative. Complete opposite of the “snobby” doctor type we all have dealt with at times. He’s been my doctor for about 10 years and I dread the thought of his retirement. Not an easy one to replace.
Verified patient
Dr. Richardson was incredibly caring, knowledgeable, and professional. He took the time to listen carefully, addressed my concerns with empathy, and gave thoughtful, balanced advice. I appreciated that he didn’t push for unnecessary tests or treatments, but instead focused on what was truly needed. I felt heard, respected, and well taken care of. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Was pleased with my visit. The Doctor heard me patiently and described what was bothering me in great detail. He spent a few minutes to talk about similar problems and how they were resolved, before prescribing medications. I'll be using Dr. Robert as my PCP moving forward.
Verified patient
Great experience. Attentive, thorough, you can tell he really cares about his patients. My wait was a little long today, not sure if that is normal or a one off situation, but I didn’t mind as he truly spends the time required with each patient.
Verified patient
Amazing. What a great and caring doctor. I had a horrible experience during COVID with my previous doctor. I was really mistreated at First Care Medical Group. Now I was ill and in pain with no Dr. I have heard great about Dr. Richardson. Luckily he took me on as a new patient that same day, treated my issue and called to check in with me a few weeks later. No health insurance bureaucracy red tape. It’s been 4 years and I’m mad I didn’t switch to him sooner.
Video visit
Primary care doctor who seriously puts patients’ needs first. Very well-informed helpful, and personable. Staff is always very kind and attentive as well, and the whole team assists me with any questions and requests I have!
Verified patient
Great doctor listens well even makes you laugh and you feel comfortable enough to tell me about any issue that's going on very down to earth person
Verified patientVideo visit
A great one with good attention
Verified patient
I recently visited Dr. Robert Richardson and had a very pleasant experience. He was personable and made small talk, which helped put me at ease. He took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. Overall, it was a positive and reassuring visit. I highly recommend Dr. Robert Richardson!
Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Robert Richardson's office located?

Dr. Robert Richardson has 2 office locations in Nutley, view full addresses on Dr. Richardson's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Richardson have?

Dr. Robert Richardson is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Richardson?

Dr. Robert Richardson frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Richardson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Robert Richardson speak?

Dr. Robert Richardson speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Robert Richardson in reviews?

575 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Richardson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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