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Dr. Brian Richardson, MD

Dr. Brian Richardson, MD

Vascular Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Richardson, MD is a vascular neurologist in Berkeley, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2850 Telegraph Ave Ste 110 Berkeley, CA 94705
Telehealth available
(510) 204-8110

Dr. Richardson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Richardson specializes in the areas of Neurology & Vascular Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Richardson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richardson

3.7

20 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jo – Jun 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Mark in Lafayette, CA – Sep 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Richardson, MD is a vascular neurologist in Berkeley, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Alta Bates...read more

  • Vascular Neurology

  • Neurology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Vet Affairs Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • White Memorial Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Vascular Neurology
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Dr. Richardson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2850 Telegraph Ave Ste 110 Berkeley, CA 94705
    1
    Office2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2 Mountain View, CA 94040
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

      350 Hawthorne Ave
      Oakland, CA 94609
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% 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

    • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus

      2450 Ashby Ave
      Berkeley, CA 94705
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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