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Dr. Richard Sherwood, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
3.5 (6)
Map Pin Small South San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Sherwood, MD

Dr. Richard Sherwood, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in South San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and Ahmc Seton Medical Center. Dr. Sherwood, completed a residency at Maricopa General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sherwood an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Sherwood works at Practice in South San Francisco, CA with other offices in San Francisco, CA and Daly City, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Sherwood's Office Locations

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    36 Chestnut Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94083 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 992-0400
  2. 2
    Richard C. Sherwood MD Inc.
    909 Hyde St Ste 210, San Francisco, CA 94109 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 931-2525
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    1800 Sullivan Ave Rm 604, Daly City, CA 94015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 992-0400

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  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
  • Ahmc Seton Medical Center

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    About Dr. Richard Sherwood, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    • English, Spanish
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    • 1952369506
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Allegheny General Hospital University Pitts
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    Residency
    • Maricopa General Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
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    Dr. Richard Sherwood, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sherwood is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sherwood accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Sherwood. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sherwood.

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