Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson MD
Orthopedist
2301 House Ave Suite 505 Cheyenne WY, 82001About
Dr. Richard Torkelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cheyenne, WY. Dr. Torkelson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Torkelson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1971
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Hammer Toe
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- Dr. W. carlton Reckling M.D.800 E 20th St Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Jean Denise Basta MD2301 House Ave Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Gary Ian Molk D.O.4028 Laramie St Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Mark Richard Rangitsch MD2301 House Ave Cheyenne WY 82001
- Dr. Michael J Shannon MD4028 Laramie St Cheyenne WY 82001