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Dr. Richard Idler, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
4.3 (34)
Map Pin Small Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Richard Idler, MD

Dr. Richard Idler, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. They graduated from Dartmouth College and is affiliated with UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. Dr. Idler, completed a residency at Harvard U/Mass General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Idler an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Idler works at Practice in Colorado Springs, CO. 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. Idler's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
    4110 Briargate Pkwy Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 632-7669
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Audubon Orthotic and Prosthetic Services
    1259 Lake Plaza Dr Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (719) 632-7669

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  • UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central

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Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
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Wrist Fusion
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    4.3
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    Based on 34 ratings
    Patient Ratings (34)
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    About Dr. Richard Idler, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487663167
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Vincent Hosp-Hlth Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Harvard U/Mass General Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Dartmouth College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    34 patients have reviewed Dr. Idler. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Idler.

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