Overview
David Richards is an Orthopedics provider in Charles Town, West Virginia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
912 Somerset Blvd Ste 101, Charles Town, WV 25414
300 S Preston St, Ranson, WV 25438
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.
Lifebridge Health At Foundry Row (Joint Reconstruction)
James Nace is an Orthopedics provider in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Nace is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Institute-Foundry Row
John Herzenberg is an Orthopedics provider in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Herzenberg is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Clubfoot, Absence of Tibia, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.
Charter Professional Center
Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., metro areas. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including partial and total hip and knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement and complex revisions after previous joint replacement. Dr. Thakkar uses computer and robotic-assisted techniques for these procedures to provide cutting-edge care to patients with hip and knee arthritis. Currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Thakkar completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed for his residency with the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was the first recipient of the Ronald P. Byank leadership award as a chief resident. He continued his training as a knee arthritis and traumatology fellow in Switzerland, followed by an adult reconstruction fellowship in New York. He then pursued the prestigious European Knee Society traveling fellowship focusing on advanced surgical techniques in the management of arthritis. Dr. Thakkar’s research interests include technological advances in the treatment of arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the economic impact of arthritis and the optimization of hospital protocols for arthritis management. He is also interested in exploring same-day joint replacement surgery to help patients minimize time in the hospital and maximize return to function. Dr. Thakkar is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Richards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Richards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Richards by calling their office at 304-725-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Richards a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Richards is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Richards specialize in?
While Dr. David Richards is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David Richards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Richards has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. David Richards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Richards accept my insurance?
Dr. David Richards accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-725-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Richards isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.