Overview
Richard Wilk, M.D. has recently joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and is the Chief of the Hip Preservation Service. Dr. Wilk earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University, and then received his medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his orthopaedic residency and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Tufts University Hospital. Prior to joining BWH, Dr. Wilk was Vice Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at a tertiary referral center just outside of Boston.In addition to his academic appointment at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Wilk is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine, as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine, and an Instructor of Physical Therapy at Simmons College . Dr. Wilk is a member of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, and the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association.Over the past decade, Dr. Wilk has established himself as one of the pioneers of advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques of the hip in New England, having performed over 1000 procedures. Dr. Wilk also has expertise in treating sports injuries and degenerative conditions of the shoulder & knee.
Dr. Wilk is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, South Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
850 Boylston Street, Suite 130 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wilk has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard M. Wilk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard M. Wilk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard M. Wilk by calling their office at 617-732-5352. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard M. Wilk a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard M. Wilk is classified as an Advanced 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 M. Wilk specialize in?
While Dr. Richard M. Wilk is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard M. Wilk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard M. Wilk has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard M. Wilk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard M. Wilk accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard M. Wilk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5352 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
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- BursitisDr. Wilk isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wilk isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Wilk isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Wilk isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Wilk isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.