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Dr. Richard Meyer, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
3.4 (15)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Meyer, MD

Dr. Richard Meyer, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Meyer, completed a residency at University Ala Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Meyer an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Meyer works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare 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. Meyer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Uab Highlands
    1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-2310
  2. 2
    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411
  3. 3
    Office
    1313 13th St S Ste 210, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 975-2663
  4. 4
    University of Alabama Hospital
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-4011

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Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexopathy
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Chondrocalcinosis
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
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Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    About Dr. Richard Meyer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487605218
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Ala Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Carraway Meth Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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