William J. Richardson
Experienced in Coccydynia

Dr. William J. Richardson

Orthopedics | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Coccydynia
Duke Health
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

William Richardson is an Orthopedics specialist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Orthopedics
General Surgery
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Spinal Surgery, Toronto General and Mount Sinai Hospitals (Canada)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-613-0444

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


57 Total Publications

ECMSim: A high-performance web simulation of cardiac ECM remodeling through integrated ODE-based signaling and diffusion.
ECMSim: A high-performance web simulation of cardiac ECM remodeling through integrated ODE-based signaling and diffusion.
Journal: ArXiv
Published: November 24, 2025
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I see all conditions and disorders that affect the spine in young adults to older adults. We work very hard to go through their history along with a physical exam to try to determine the cause of their problems. We then look at the best treatments available to relieve their symptoms. I think it’s important for me to establish a relationship with my patient and to figure out what the most troubling aspect of their condition is for them. My favorite part of my job is helping people alleviate their spinal pain and doing it in the way that’s the most appropriate for them. I’m just as excited about a patient whose pain improves with medicine and physical therapy as I am about a patient who needs surgery. Dr. Minchew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Coccydynia, and Spinal Stenosis.

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Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-613-0444
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek
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Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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    • Coccydynia
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