Richard Kronstadt

As a young man, Richard Kronstadt saw his father suffer from a serious gallbladder attack and watched as a local doctor was able to relieve his pain. Richard was so moved by the doctor’s ability to heal his father that he decided to commit his life to medicine so that he could provide relief to sick and suffering individuals, and in fact, he grew up to become a doctor and spent over 25 years in private practice. Today, Richard Kronstadt is a proud grandfather and family man who enjoys managing his investments, traveling, and offering his advice on how to make the transition from a demanding work environment to a happy retirement.

Richard Kronstadt grew up in Philadelphia, and after graduating from Temple University and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, he relocated to Florida and opened his own practice as an OB/GYN. For the next 25 years, Richard worked to relieve patients’ pain, address medical conditions, and help women safely conceive and deliver babies. The most rewarding part of his job was helping families to welcome a new baby into their lives.

In 1998, Richard Kronstadt had a hip replacement surgery and realized it was time to retire. At first, the transition out of the fast-paced life of a doctor--being on call 24/7, constantly following up with patients about their conditions and procedures--but he found other ways of keeping himself busy. He and his wife had always enjoyed visiting garage sales to look for hidden gems, and after a lifetime of collecting treasures, they became active in the antique business, and Richard was able to redirect his passion for caring for patients into helping customers. Richard Kronstadt was also able to focus more on managing his investment portfolio and travelling with his wife; together, they’ve visited the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Japan, and a number of other countries.

Additionally, Richard Kronstadt also enjoys being an active grandparent to his two grandsons. One of his favorite ways of staying involved in their lives is to send them a “word of the day” to help them brush up on their vocabulary.