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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.4 (59)
Map Pin Small Linden, NJ
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Linden, NJ. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Mackessy, completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Mackessy an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Mackessy works at Practice in Linden, NJ with other offices in Elizabeth, NJ, Clark, NJ and Union, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Mackessy's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Union County Orthopaedic Group PA
    210 W Saint Georges Ave Fl 2, Linden, NJ 07036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 486-1111
  2. 2
    Trinitas Regional Medical Center
    225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 994-5000
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    M. Farzin Aliasgharpour M.d. P.A.
    1139 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 388-1761
  4. 4
    Clark Office
    1139 Raritan Rd Ste 202, Clark, NJ 07066 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 486-1111
  5. 5
    Union Office
    2333 Morris Ave Ste D109, Union, NJ 07083 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 486-1111

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Clavicle Fracture
Colloid Cyst
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Cyst
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Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    4.4
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1740254564
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Lukes Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Mackessy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Mackessy has seen patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Mackessy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    59 patients have reviewed Dr. Mackessy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mackessy.

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