
My Associations
Western Orthopaedic Association
Colorado Society of Osteopathic Medicine
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Professional Bio
Current Practices
- Joined Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 1987.
- General Orthopedics, specializing in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle, elbow and joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.
- Team Physician for the Department of Athletics, Colorado Mesa University.
- Team Physician for the Grand Junction Rockies.
Other Highlights
- Served on the Board of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
- Served as the Chief of Staff, Community Hospital, Grand Junction.
- Served as Chairman, Department of Surgery, Community Hospital, Grand Junction.
- Served as a member on the Board of the Powderhorn Racing Club, and as the Medical Officer for numerous ski racing events at Powderhorn Mountain Resort and throughout Colorado.
- F.A.O.A.O
Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Education History
- Undergraduate at Kansas State University.
- Medical Degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Residency in Orthopedics, Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
Besides Work
Richard enjoys spending time with his wife and children skiing, fly fishing, hunting and hiking.
Patient Education
Helpful Information
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Post Corticosteroid Injection Instructions
- Cast Care Instructions