Overview
Richard Schwend is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schwend is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
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 Schwend
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Schwend?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Schwend by calling their office at 816-234-3693. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Schwend a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Schwend is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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 Schwend specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Schwend is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Osteotomy, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard Schwend participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Schwend has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Schwend's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Schwend accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Schwend accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-234-3693 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
- Advanced
- OsteotomyDr. Schwend isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Schwend isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Multiple Pterygium SyndromeDr. Schwend isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Pterygium Syndrome.
- TenotomyDr. Schwend isExperienced. Learn about Tenotomy.