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Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (25)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Vlasak, completed a residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn. Patients rated Dr. Vlasak an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Vlasak works at UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Gainesville, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture 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. Vlasak's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
    3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-7001
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 14:00
    Sunday
    17:00 - 21:00
  2. 2
    UF Health Sports Performance Center
    3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-0111

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UF Health Shands Hospital

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Femur Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture
Femur Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture

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.
Femur Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Pelvic Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Ankle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Pyogenic Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
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    About Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1538197298
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vlasak is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Vlasak works at UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Gainesville, FL. View the full address on Dr. Vlasak’s profile.

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

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Vlasak. 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. Vlasak.

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