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Duke Raleigh Hospital3400 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 map
Dr. William Richardson is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Raleigh. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for conditions affecting your spine.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. William J. Richardson is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
3400 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. William Richardson graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1977. He then completed a fellowship in Spinal Surgery at Toronto General and Mount Sinai Hos from 1986 to 1987.
Dr. Richardson has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Specialties
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, Dr. Richardson can diagnose and treat a range of conditions affecting the spine. These may include degenerative diseases, arthritic conditions, fractures, tumors, deformities such as scoliosis, and other conditions. Treatment techniques may range from invasive to minimally-invasive surgeries of the spine and vertebrae. However, depending upon the patient's diagnosis and medical history, treatments may be non-surgical in nature.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Being an orthopedic surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Richardson is qualified to detect and treat all types of damage to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After arriving at a diagnosis, Dr. Richardson will usually suggest surgery after less-invasive treatment options have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Eastern Virginia Medical School
MD • 1977
Fellowship
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Toronto General and Mount Sinai Hos
Fellowship in Spinal Surgery • 1986 - 1987
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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