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Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (16)
Map Pin Small Fall River, MA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Dr. Richard Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Fall River, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in Fall River, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Ankle Sprains and Strains 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. Smith's Office Locations

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    Prima Care PC
    277 Pleasant St, Fall River, MA 02721 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 646-7645

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Anne's Hospital
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

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Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthrocentesis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Trigger Finger
Steroid Injection
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Stabilizations
Sports Medicine Surgery
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1194824508
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University Mass Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Providence College
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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