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Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (24)
Map Pin Small Lakeport, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD

Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lakeport, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 46 years of experience. They graduated from Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and is affiliated with Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Adventist Health Clear Lake. Dr. Pospisil, completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pospisil an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Pospisil works at Practice in Lakeport, CA with other offices in Sacramento, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Fracture 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 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. Pospisil's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sutter Lakeside Community Clinic
    5196 Hill Rd E Ste 300, Lakeport, CA 95453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 263-6885
  2. 2
    Sutter Care At Home
    5196 Hill Rd E Ste 204, Lakeport, CA 95453 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (707) 533-8644
  3. 3
    Capitol Surgical Associates
    2800 L St Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 668-6182

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sutter Lakeside Hospital
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake

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Wrist Fracture
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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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.
Wrist Fracture
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Broken Arm
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Tendon Repair
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1265450837
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Duke University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Harbor General Hosp/UCLA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • UCLA Summa Cum Laude
    Undergraduate School

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

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Pospisil. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pospisil.

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