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Dr. David Richards, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Dr. David Richards, MD
2.8 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. David Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.
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Dr. David Richards, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 64
Bowling Green, KY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.

About

Dr. David Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas in 1987 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.They currently practice at Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates and are affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richards is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Bursitis
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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates
    165 Natchez Trace Ave Ste 100, Bowling Green, KY 42103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 782-7800
  2. 2 Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates
    1100 Brookhaven Rd, Franklin, KY 42134
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 586-0286

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2.8
Based on 23 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
May 31, 2018
I was treated after I car accident didn't receive an app right away due to car insurance my surgon on april 6 2018 office visits has been prompt main concern is having a limp in left leg after knee replacement and what exactly was placed in knee bone pushed up only
kdmc in BOWLING GREEN — May 31, 2018
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Saint Thomas Hospital
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Rotator Cuff Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Richards, MD is affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Richards, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

    1801 Ashley Cir, Bowling Green, KY