Dr. John A Richards MD
Orthopedist
556 8th Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. John Richards is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, TX. 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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