Richard W. Kruse
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

I’m a kid at heart, and I usually express that in my work. When I was accepted into my pediatric fellowship, following a residency in orthopedics, I knew my professional life would always center on kids. I’m a doer and my favorite quote by Emerson is, “What you do speaks so loudly that I can't hear what you say.” Whether as a doctor, parent, or coach, I really enjoy working with kids. I’ve always found the human body fascinating and mystifying in all its complexity. The science of growth is absolutely amazing. I’m passionate about working with kids. I’ve taken a group of middle school recreational runners to two league championships. I also received a national coaching award at Stanford University. In my research, I’ve helped develop new surgical techniques for an extremely difficult condition called osteogenesis imperfecta.

Dr. Kruse is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Symphalangism Distal, Kohler Disease, Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, and Osteotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Jagiellonian University Medical College, MD, 2016

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center, Pediatrics

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in DE

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal, 2025

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Other Locations
Nemours Children's Health, Glen Mills
101 Applied Bank Blvd., Suite 11, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Nemours Children's Health, Milford
101 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kruse 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.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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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Is Dr. Richard W. Kruse a top-rated expert for Symphalangism Distal?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard W. Kruse is classified as an Advanced expert for Symphalangism Distal, 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 W. Kruse specialize in?

While Dr. Richard W. Kruse is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Symphalangism Distal, Osteotomy, and Kohler Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Richard W. Kruse participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard W. Kruse has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Symphalangism Distal. You can view a list of Dr. Richard W. Kruse's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard W. Kruse accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard W. Kruse accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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