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Dr. Robert N Richards M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(36)
144 S 8th St Suite 107 Chambersburg PA, 17201
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About

Dr. Robert Richards is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Chambersburg, PA. Dr. Richards specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Richards 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

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1945

Temple University School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Trigger Finger
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis

Dr. Robert N Richards M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 144 S 8th St Suite 107

144 S 8th St Suite 107 -
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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New patients: 717-263-7788, 717-414-7798
Fax: 717-414-7942, 717-263-7609

Practice At 1035 Wayne Ave

1035 Wayne Ave -
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Fax: 717-264-0181

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Patient Experience with Dr. Richards


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Dr. Robert N Richards M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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