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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Alfred, MD
4.0 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY.
Dr. Richard Alfred, MD
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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY.

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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY and has 43 years experience. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981 and completed a residency at Albany Memorial Hospital.They currently practice at Capital Region Orthopaedics and are affiliated with Health Alliance Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Saint Peter's Hospital, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Margaretville Memorial Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Samaritan Hospital - St. Mary's Campus and Saratoga Hospital. Dr. Alfred has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alfred received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alfred also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alfred is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Lateral Epicondylitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Lateral Epicondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Meniscectomy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

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  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Albany Medical College
    1367 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Albany, NY and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albany Memorial Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alfred, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alfred's profile.

Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is affiliated with Health Alliance Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Saint Peter's Hospital, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Margaretville Memorial Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Samaritan Hospital - St. Mary's Campus and Saratoga Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alfred, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Health Alliance Hospital

    105 Marys Ave, Kingston, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Saint Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Cobleskill Regional Hospital

    178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY

  • Ellenville Regional Hospital

    10 Healthy Way, Ellenville, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Margaretville Memorial Hospital

    42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY

  • Samaritan Hospital

    2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY

  • Samaritan Hospital - St. Mary's Campus

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY