
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.
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Locations
1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
101 Applied Bank Blvd., Suite 11, Glen Mills, PA 19342
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.
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 W. Kruse
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Kruse?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard W. Kruse by calling their office at 800-416-4441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
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
- ClubfootDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Kohler DiseaseDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Kohler Disease.
- OsteotomyDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- Symphalangism DistalDr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Symphalangism Distal.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Kruse isAdvanced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Brachydactyly Type A2Dr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type A2.
- Brachydactyly Type BDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type B.
- Brachydactyly Type CDr. Kruse isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type C.


