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Dr. Richard Rasmussen Briggs M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Richard Rasmussen Briggs M.D.

Orthopedist

6900 Pecos Rd North Las Vegas NV, 89086
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Dr. Richard Briggs is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in North Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Briggs specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Briggs 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.

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Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Dr. Richard Rasmussen Briggs M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 6900 Pecos Rd

6900 Pecos Rd -
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
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Turn left onto North Pecos Road 2042 ft
Turn left onto East Centennial Parkway 1.0 mi
Turn right onto North Lamb Boulevard 1.2 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1562 ft
Merge left onto I 15 7.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1399 ft
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