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Dr. Richard Ahn, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.3 (11)
Map Pin Small Lakewood, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Ahn, MD

Dr. Richard Ahn, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Lakewood, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo and is affiliated with Lakewood Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ahn an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Ahn works at Practice in Lakewood, CA with other offices in Long Beach, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Ahn's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical & Medical Group
    5750 Downey Ave Ste 308, Lakewood, CA 90712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 633-3787
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Greater Long Beach Endoscopy Center
    3833 Worsham Ave Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-2606
  3. 3
    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.
    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 633-3787
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    Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical & Medical Group
    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 320, Long Beach, CA 90808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 348-4588
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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  • Lakewood Regional Medical Center

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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1568809226
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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