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Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.7 (12)
Map Pin Small Cambridge, MN
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24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO

Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cambridge, MN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Cambridge Medical Center and Mora Hospital. Dr. Birdwell, completed a residency at Medical Center Of Independence, Kansas City University Of Medicine and Biosciences. Patients rated Dr. Birdwell an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Birdwell works at Practice in Cambridge, MN with other offices in Minneapolis, MN, Coon Rapids, MN and Brooklyn Park, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Birdwell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cambridge Medical Center
    701 Dellwood St S, Cambridge, MN 55008 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 689-7700
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Allina Health Blaine Clinic
    10705 Town Square Dr NE Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 236-5400
  3. 3
    Office
    11850 Blackfoot St Nw, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 236-0800
  4. 4
    Allina Health Surgery Center- Brooklyn Park LLC
    6001 96th Ln N # 200, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 373-0400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Cambridge Medical Center
  • Mora Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Treatment frequency



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.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bicep Injuries
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Arthritis
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Prosthetic Joint Mechanical Failure
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Using Alternate Bearing Surfaces
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.7
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144280967
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Medical Center Of Independence, Kansas City University Of Medicine and Biosciences
    Residency
    Internship
    • Riverside Health Hopsital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Drury University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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