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Dr. Richard Kruse, MD

Orthopedics* Age 70
Dr. Richard Kruse, MD
3.4 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Wilmington, DE.
Dr. Richard Kruse, MD
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Dr. Richard Kruse, MD

Orthopedics* Age 70
Wilmington, DE
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Wilmington, DE.

About

Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an Orthopedic Specialist in Wilmington, DE and has 43 years experience. They graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1981 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army MC.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. At present, Dr. Kruse received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kruse is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Ankle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Wrist Fracture
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Finger Release

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Locations

  1. 1 Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware
    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
  2. 2 Primary Care Milford
    101 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963
  3. 3 Sports Medicine Wilmington
    401 Garasches Ln, Wilmington, DE 19801
  4. 4 Specialty Care Glen Mills
    101 Applied Bank Blvd Ste 11, Glen Mills, PA 19342

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3.4
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Patient Reviews
Jan 25, 2017
Dr. Kruse to the time to listen to myself as well as my son. He explained the situation very well to the point we understood what exactly he was discussing. Additionally, he even called me the next day to see how my son was doing. I greatly appreciate everything he is doing for my son.
Daniela in Dover, DE — Jan 25, 2017
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Wilmington, DE and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1981. He specializes in Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army MC
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Alfred I. Dupont Institute
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kruse, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kruse's profile.

Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE

  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Pkwy, Orlando, FL