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Dr. Brett Richards, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Brett Richards, MD
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Dr. Brett Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ogden, UT.
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Dr. Brett Richards, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Ogden, UT
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Brett Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ogden, UT.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from Ross University in 2001 and completed a residency at Louisiana State University.Dr. Brett Richards, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Ogden, UT and has 23 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital-Davis and Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Fracture of Hand and Fingers and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trigger Finger
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Shoulder Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue Card PPO
  • Select Signature
    Select Care HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • FocalPoint Open Access
    Individual and Family Plan UT
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Ogden Clinic Specialty Services
    4700 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 475-3300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
    1600 W Antelope Dr, Layton, UT 84041
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 807-1000
  3. 3 Office
    4364 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 479-3300
  4. 4 Ogden Regional Medical Center
    5475 S 500 E, Ogden, UT 84405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 887-5384
  5. 5 Ogden Clinic PC
    4650 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 475-3000
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 20:00
    Sunday
    10:00 - 20:00
  6. 6 Intermountain Neurology
    6112 S 1550 E, Ogden, UT 84405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 475-3800

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.0
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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May 23, 2024
He is always so kind and a great surgeon. He has done several of my hand surgeries and I always have a great outcome.
— May 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Louisiana State University
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Utah
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brett Richards, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richards' profile.

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Fracture of Hand and Fingers and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brett Richards, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital-Davis and Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Brett Richards, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital-Davis

    1600 W Antelope Dr, Layton, UT

  • Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

    4401 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT