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Dr. Gary Richo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Gary Richo, MD
4.4 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Gary Richo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Shelton, CT.
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Dr. Gary Richo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Shelton, CT
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gary Richo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Shelton, CT.

About

Dr. Richo graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.Dr. Gary Richo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Shelton, CT and has 31 years experience. Dr. Richo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Griffin Hospital. Dr. Richo has experience treating conditions like Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain and Baker’s Cyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richo received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Richo's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Richo is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Baker’s Cyst
Shoulder Dislocation
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Baker’s Cyst
Shoulder Dislocation
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Baker’s Cyst
Shoulder Dislocation
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacral Spina Bifida
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Connecticare
  • POMCO Group
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Navigate HMO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • State Preferred (Tiered)-CT
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • MagnaCare

Locations

  1. 1 Valley Orthopaedic Specialists LLC
    2 Trap Falls Rd Ste 404, Shelton, CT 06484
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 734-7900
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Valley Orthopaedic Specialists
    144 Oxford Rd, Oxford, CT 06478
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Jun 06, 2023
I've been with Dr. Richo for 15 years ad a patient for 15 years and wouldn't have no one else. He is professional and trustworthy. He will be by your side every step of the way from begining to end of any surgery. He listen to your needs and gives you choices. I could go on and on. Dr. Richo and his staff is the best if the best.
Narda Castro — Jun 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Foot and Ankle Surgery
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Richo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richo's profile.

Dr. Richo frequently treats the following conditions: Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain and Baker’s Cyst. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Richo, MD is affiliated with Griffin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Richo, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St, Derby, CT