Richard Krieger, MD, at ID Care
Richard Krieger, MD
Richard Krieger, Infectious Disease Doctor
Infectious disease physician expertise
- Board certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Specializing in the treatment of all infectious diseases
Education
- Fellowship: Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Residency: Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Medical School: New Jersey Medical School
- Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College
Hospital Affiliations
- Chilton Medical Center, Pequannock, NJ
Why I’m an infectious disease specialist
“I find satisfaction in being able to relieve another person’s suffering, improve their health and well-being, and potentially extend their lives.”
Approach to infectious disease care
What sets Dr. Richard Krieger apart is his dedication to patient-centered care. Beyond treating the disease state, he believes much benefit can be offered to patients by spending time with them, listening to their concerns, and thoroughly explaining their illnesses and the expectations of treatment.
More about Richard Krieger, infectious disease doctor
Dr. Krieger has been in the medical field for over four decades. He was interested in learning about disease states, and diagnosing and treating them before pursuing medical school. Dr. Krieger has done work for the Passaic County Rabies Task Force and was appointed to the Governor’s Lyme Disease Advisory Council. In addition to receiving many awards for his achievements in medicine, Dr. Krieger is an accomplished novelist and has published three novels!
Leadership, Memberships & Research
Leadership
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- Former Chief of Infectious Diseases – Atlantic Health System – Chilton
Memberships
- Passaic County Rabies Task Force 1990 – 1991
- Governor’s Lyme Disease Advisory Council appointed 2002
- Medical Society of New Jersey – alternate delegate 2003, 2007; delegate 2004 – 2006, 2008
- Passaic County Medical Society – hospital representative 2004 – 2008
- Morris County Medical Society – 2010
Awards & Honors
Awards
- “Castle Connolly Guide to Top Doctors” in New York Metro area – 2001, 2002, 2004-2011 & 2014
- “Guide to America’s Top Physicians” Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2003 edition
- “Top Physician” in Consumers’ Research Council of America Guide
- “Top Doctor” in US News – 2011
- “Top Doctor in NJ” by New Jersey Monthly magazine – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2018
- “Top Doctors” Inside New Jersey magazine – 2012-2016
- “U.S. News Top Doctors” US News and World Report
Honors
- Graduated magna cum laude from Muhlenberg College
- Current Chair of the Chilton Hospital Infection Control Committee
Life-changing results speak for themselves
“Absolutely outstanding! Everyone was courteous, professional, warm and caring. Many thanks!!”