Dr. Chana Richter is a pediatrician specializing in child development, with over 23 years of experience supporting children with developmental differences and their families. Most recently, she served as a diagnostician at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI), where she specialized in evaluating children for autism and related conditions.

Dr. Richter’s unique background spans education, ABA therapy, and medicine. Before becoming a physician, she earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Education and Special Education from Touro University, taught children with diverse learning needs, and worked directly as an ABA therapist providing one-on-one support.

She received her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, completed her pediatric residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and pursued specialized autism training at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Over the past six years, she has evaluated thousands of children and helped countless families better understand their child’s strengths, challenges, and path forward.

At Gemstone, Dr. Richter combines clinical expertise with a warm, family-centered approach, helping children and families access the support they need to grow, connect, and shine.