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Dr. Lars Richardson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (17)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lars Richardson, MD

Dr. Lars Richardson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Richardson, completed a residency at Harvard Comb Ortho Res Program. Patients rated Dr. Richardson an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Richardson works at Practice in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Richardson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-6155
  2. 2
    Orthocare Medical Equipment LLC
    175 Cambridge St Ste 400, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-7500

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Knee Ligament Tears
Internal Derangement of Knee
Meniscus Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Tibial Fracture
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Patellar Tendon Repair
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Synovial Biopsy
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    About Dr. Lars Richardson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1922022649
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harvard Comb Ortho Res Program
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lars Richardson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Richardson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Richardson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Richardson has seen patients for Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee and Meniscus Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Richardson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Richardson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Richardson.

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