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Dr. Richard Nixon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (19)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Nixon, MD

Dr. Richard Nixon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 41 years of experience. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, CHI St Joseph Regional Health Care Center, Jackson County Hospital District and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Nixon, completed a residency at Scott and White Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nixon an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Nixon works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Bellaire, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana 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. Nixon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwest Orthopedic Associates P.A.
    1919 North Loop W Ste 115, Houston, TX 77008 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 864-2663
  2. 2
    First Surgical Hospital
    4801 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 790-9090
  3. 3
    Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX 77008 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 867-2000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
  • CHI St Joseph Regional Health Care Center
  • Jackson County Hospital District
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
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Joint Pain
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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.
Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Knee Osteophyte
Somatic Nerve Block
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Vertigo
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hip Dislocation
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Stabilizations
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
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    4.6
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    Based on 19 ratings
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    About Dr. Richard Nixon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962462002
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Scott and White Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor Affil Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Texas at Austin
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Nixon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nixon.

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