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Dr. Richard Simon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.2 (25)
Map Pin Small Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Simon, MD

Dr. Richard Simon, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Plantation, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 39 years of experience. They graduated from Ohio State University and is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Simon an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Simon works at Orthopedic Center of South Florida - Plantation in Plantation, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Patellar Chondromalacia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Simon's Office Locations

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    Orthopedic Center of South Florida - Plantation
    600 S Pine Island Rd Ste 300, Plantation, FL 33324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Thursday
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    Friday
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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.
Patellar Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Joint Drainage
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • Cigna
    • Florida Blue
    • Humana
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.2
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    Based on 25 ratings
    Patient Ratings (25)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. Richard Simon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1194824714
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Ohio State University
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Simon accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Simon works at Orthopedic Center of South Florida - Plantation in Plantation, FL. View the full address on Dr. Simon’s profile.

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

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Simon. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Simon.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Simon, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Simon appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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