Erich O. Richter, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, a Master of Science in clinical research from Tulane University, and holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Florida. Dr. Richter completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of Florida and was fellowship trained in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and brings expertise in deep brain stimulation, neuromodulation, movement disorders, epilepsy and complex pain management to Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Richter is an avid gardener and loves to trail run and kayak.