Dr. Richard Alan Rogachefsky M.D.
Orthopedist
15901 HAWTHORNE BLVD LAWNDALE CA, 90260About
Richard Alan Rogachefsky, MD, FACS, maintains his own private practice located in both San Pedro, California and at 711 West College Street (Suite 625) in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rogachefsky has been an expert in the field of orthopedic surgery for over 20 years, specializing in hand surgery, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. For all of his outstanding achievements and skill, Dr. Rogachefsky was awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the esteemed American College of Surgeons. In his spare time, Dr. Rogachefsky is an attending physician at the Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Richard Rogachefsky continues to uphold the highest standards in patient care while being a vital resource to local residents and the healthcare community. If you are looking for an expert Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in your area, than look no further than Dr. Richard Rogachefsky. For more information or to book an appointment, please give us a call at our San Pedro Office 310-833-2406 or in Los Angeles at 909-350-7208.
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Education and Training
Rosalind Franklin University
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reverse radial forearm fascial flap for soft tissue coverage of hand and forearm wounds.
- Free temporoparietal fascial flap for coverage of a large palmar forearm wound after hand replantation.
- Latissimus dorsi pedicled flap for upper extremity soft-tissue reconstruction.
- Intraoperative use of an external fixator distraction device for corrective distal radius osteotomy.
- The use of tricorticocancellous bone graft in severely comminuted intra-articular fractures of the distal radius.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Miami
Fellowships
- Tampa General Hospital; University of Florida
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work
Favorite professional publications
- Jouranl of Bone and Joint
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