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Dr. Richard Edelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (12)
Map Pin Small Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Edelson, MD

Dr. Richard Edelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Portland, OR. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Oregon Health & Science University and is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Edelson an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Edelson works at Practice in Portland, OR with other offices in Wilsonville, OR. They frequently treat conditions like Medial Epicondylitis, Meniscus Tear and Knee Ligament Tears along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Edelson's Office Locations

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    7300 SW Childs Rd Ste B, Portland, OR 97224 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 692-8700
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    29345 SW Town Center Loop E Ste 211, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 692-8700

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  • Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

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Medial Epicondylitis
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Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears

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.
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
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
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1548267263
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Oregon Health & Science University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Edelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Edelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Edelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Edelson.

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