Overview
Richard Rutherford is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rutherford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
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 Rutherford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Rutherford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Rutherford by calling their office at 919-281-1854. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Rutherford a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Rutherford 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 Rutherford specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Rutherford is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard Rutherford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Rutherford has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Rutherford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Rutherford accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Rutherford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-281-1854 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
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Rutherford isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Knee ReplacementDr. Rutherford isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Rutherford isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.