Overview
Dr. Richard Harrison is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and his expertise includes: Rotator cuff Shoulder replacement Shoulder fracture Shoulder instability Sports medicine Hand injury Orthopedic trauma Thumb carpometacarpal arthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome Cubital tunnel syndrome Knee meniscus tear Anterior cruciate ligament tear Elbow instability Shoulder impingement syndrome Dr. Harrison enjoys taking time with his patients to fully explain the nature of their injuries and options for rehabilitation. He draws on his experiences as a chemical engineer, a paramedic and a surgeon in the U.S. Army to successfully problem-solve and make positive impacts in his patients’ lives. Dr. Harrison’s Training Dr. Harrison earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, where he graduated magna cum laude, and received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and his traveling fellowship in hand and upper limb surgery at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City, Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. About Dr. Harrison Dr. Harrison is board certified in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic sports medicine and hand surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. His professional memberships include the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons. He serves as a commander in the U.S. Army Reserve and has deployed several times, including to Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany. He has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the Bronze Star and Joint Commendation medals. Outside of work, Dr. Harrison enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling and being on the water. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Harrison is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Harrison is board certified in ABOS Subspecialty Certificate – Hand Surgery, ABOS Subspecialty Certificate – Sports Medicine, and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
240 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 104, Melbourne, FL 32935
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Harrison
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Harrison?
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Is Dr. Richard Harrison a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Harrison is classified as an Distinguished 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. Richard Harrison specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Harrison is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard Harrison accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Harrison accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-643-1234 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Harrison isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
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- ArthritisDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- TendinitisDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.