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Elana Richter, CNP

Elana Richter, CNP

Office Locations

UH Rainbow Lorain Pediatrics (36 mi.)

319 W Lorain St
Oberlin, OH 44074

440-282-7408

UH Rainbow Lorain Pediatrics (26 mi.)

1120 E Broad St
Ste 202
Elyria, OH 44035
440-323-0258

Biography: Elana Richter, CNP

Expertise

  • Breastfeeding
  • Lactation Consultation and Management

Certifications & Memberships

  • NP - Family - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • NP - Pediatrics - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

Education

Other Education
Case Western Reserve University (2017)

Professional Education | NP - Pediatric Primary Care
NP - Pediatric Primary Care - Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School Of Nursing (2017)

Undergraduate
Case Western Reserve University (2013)

About

Elana S. Richter, CPNP, CLC is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner at University Hospitals. As a primary care provider with UH Rainbow Lorain Pediatrics, Elana enjoys focusing on preventive care for infants, children and adolescents. With additional certification as a lactation counselor, she also works with babies and moms to address issues related to breastfeeding. Elana has more than eight years of experience in pediatric care.

After earning her undergraduate degree at Case Western Reserve University, Elana attended the CWRU Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing where she completed her training as a nurse practitioner in pediatric primary care.

Prior to joining UH Rainbow Lorain Pediatrics, Elana worked as a primary care provider at a regional medical system in Lorain County for more than three years. Before she worked in primary care, Elana worked in the pediatric intensive care unit at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, where she cared for the sickest children.

As a mother herself, Elana understands the challenges and opportunities that come with parenting and endeavors to be a partner to families in caring for their kids.

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Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 33 Ratings
(5)
10/1/2025

Elana was caring and thorough about addressing all of our concerns. We are grateful to have her help with our children.

(5)
8/1/2025

Elana is very relatable and knowledgeable and makes it very easy to ask questions. We are always in and out of the office in a timely manner with all of my concerns being addressed. I'm very happy with the care my son receives

(5)
5/8/2025

I love everyone. The service that I get was perfect, thank you all of you for your outstanding job. You are the best

(5)
5/8/2025

Excellent service

(5)
5/8/2025

Love this Dr and staff

(5)
2/2/2025

You could not have a better office or medical staff.

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