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Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson MD

Orthopedist

3/5(20)
2301 House Ave Suite 505 Cheyenne WY, 82001
Rating

3/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Hammer Toe

Dr. Richard Eugene Torkelson MD's Practice location

Practice At 2301 House Ave Suite 505

2301 House Ave Suite 505 -
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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New patients: 307-632-9261
Fax: 307-634-9170

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