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Dr. Richard Garner, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery
4.5 (2)
Map Pin Small Anchorage, AK
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Garner, MD

Dr. Richard Garner, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Anchorage, AK. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 56 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Seward Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Garner an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Garner works at Practice in Anchorage, AK. 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. Garner's Office Locations

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    Anchorage Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic
    3831 Piper St Ste S220, Anchorage, AK 99508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (907) 563-3145

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  • Alaska Regional Hospital
  • Providence Alaska Medical Center
  • Providence Seward Medical Center

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    About Dr. Richard Garner, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 56 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1396773727
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Louisville Genl Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of British Columbia
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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