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Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Valencia, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD

Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Valencia, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Dr. Ferkel works at Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Valencia, CA with other offices in Bakersfield, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, Simi Valley, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, Pasadena, CA and Van Nuys, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ankle Sprains and Strains and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Ferkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    24051 Newhall Ranch Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 254-6364
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    2400 Bahamas Dr Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 328-5565
  3. 3
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    375 Rolling Oaks Dr Ste 210, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 497-7015
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    3605 Alamo St Ste 200, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 578-8550
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    913 Alene Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 499-7099
  6. 6
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute
    39 Congress St Ste 201, Pasadena, CA 91105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 585-2948
  7. 7
    Southern California Orthopedic Institute - in Alliance with UCLA Health
    6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 901-6600
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Valley Presbyterian Hospital
  • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Joint Pain
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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee) Chevron Icon
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1831128230
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Southern California Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Medical Group
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University Of California
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ferkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ferkel accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Ferkel works at Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Valencia, CA with other offices in Bakersfield, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, Simi Valley, CA, Ridgecrest, CA, Pasadena, CA and Van Nuys, CA. View the full addresses on Dr. Ferkel’s profile.

    Dr. Ferkel has seen patients for Ankle Sprains and Strains and Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ferkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Ferkel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ferkel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ferkel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ferkel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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