Dr. Richard M. Wilk

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 clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Wilk is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.