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Dr. Richard Gayle, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.2 (11)
Map Pin Small Sunnyvale, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Gayle, MD

Dr. Richard Gayle, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sunnyvale, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with El Camino Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gayle an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Gayle works at Practice in Sunnyvale, CA with other offices in Los Altos, CA and Mountain View, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tendinosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Gayle's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sunnyvale Center (401) Imaging
    401 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 934-7111
  2. 2
    Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 934-7111
  3. 3
    Palo Alto Medical Foundation-Mountain View Center Imaging
    701 E El Camino Real Fl 1, Mountain View, CA 94040 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 934-7111
  4. 4
    El Camino Health
    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 940-7000
    Monday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    06:00 - 18:00
    Sunday
    06:00 - 18:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • El Camino Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear

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.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Dislocation
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Elbow Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.2
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    About Dr. Richard Gayle, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659469500
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Gayle has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gayle on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Gayle. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gayle.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gayle, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gayle 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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