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Dr. Richard Fox, MD

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Dr. Richard Fox, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Boulder, CO
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Richard Fox, MD is a General Surgeon in Boulder, CO.

About

Dr. Fox graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Richard Fox, MD is a General Surgeon in Boulder, CO and has 27 years experience. Dr. Fox currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Foothills Hospital and AdventHealth Avista. At present, Dr. Fox received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Fox's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fox also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fox is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Appendicitis
Atherosclerosis
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Male Breast Carcinoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Gallbladder Removal
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Sclerotherapy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Cancer
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Injuries
Acid Reflux
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Cholecystitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Peripheral Arterial Occlusion
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of Lung
Adenopathy
Adhesions
Adrenal Cortex Diseases
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Medulla Tumor
Adrenal Tumor
All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal Itch
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Angiosarcoma of the Breast
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Abscess and Fistula
Anorectal Disorders
Anorectal Fistula
Anorectal Stricture
Aortic Ectasia
Aortoenteric Fistula
Appendiceal Tumor
Appendix Cancer
Appendix Disorders
Arterial Insufficiency
Arterial Occlusive Disease
Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Artery Disorders
Ascites
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Diseases of the Bile Ducts
Benign Diseases of the Gallbladder
Benign Diseases of the Liver
Benign Diseases of the Pancreas
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cancer
Biliary Colic
Biliary Disorders
Biliary Dyskinesia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Clot
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Disorders
Breast Diseases
Breast Duct Papilloma
Breast Fibroadenoma
Breast Tumor
Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Carcinoma in Situ
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Choledochal Cyst
Chronic Appendicitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Embolism
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Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
Eye Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Conditions
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Imperforate Anus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Lymphoma
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Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Diseases of the Bile Ducts
Malignant Diseases of the Gallbladder
Malignant Diseases of the Liver
Malignant Diseases of the Pancreas
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Tumor
Mastodynia
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Proctoptosis
Prostate Cancer
Pruritus Ani
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Spinal Stenosis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombocytosis
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Injuries
Tumor
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adhesiolysis
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Amputation
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anal Repair
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Anoscopy
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Aortic Repair
Appendectomy
Arterial Aneurysm Surgery
Arterial Graft
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bile Duct Surgery
Bowel Resection
Bowel Surgery
Breast Exam
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bronchoscopy
Bullectomy
Bunion Surgery
Burn Care Services
Bypass Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Surgery
Carotid Ultrasound
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
Endoscopic Zenker's Diverticulum Surgery
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagoscopy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Exploratory Surgery
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Fine Needle Aspiration
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Breast
Fine Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Foreign Body Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
Gynecomastia Repair
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hernia and Hydrocele Repair
Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Biopsy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Joint Fusion
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Endocrine Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Resection
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Surgery
Lung Biopsy
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Resection
Mediastinal Surgery
Mediastinoscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Percutaneous Procedures
Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Vascular Surgical Procedures
Peritoneal Dialysis
Pleural Biopsy
Port Placements or Replacements
Post-Operative Care
Pre-Operative Care
Puncture Aspiration
Re-Operative Surgery
Rectal Surgery
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revascularization
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Revision Surgery
Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Screening Colonoscopy
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Shunts
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Sigmoidoscopy
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Skin Surgery
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
Surgery, Trauma
Surgical Procedures
Suture Soft Tissue Wound
Suture Uncomplicated Lacerations
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracic Sympathectomy for Sweaty Palms
Thoracoscopic Procedure
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tumor Resection
Tumor Surgery
Ultrasound
Varicose Vein Procedure
Varicose Vein Surgery
Vascular Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vasectomy
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Whipple Procedure

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  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Cofinity
  • Colorado College-CO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Meritain Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Aetna
  • GEHA
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • American Republic
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  • Assurant Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Alpine Surgical LLC
    4743 Arapahoe Ave Ste 102, Boulder, CO 80303
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:15 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:45
  2. 2 Boulder Community Health
    4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
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  3. 3 Flatirons Sports Medicine or Source 1-DME
    80 Health Park Dr Ste 250, Louisville, CO 80027
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fox
4.7
Based on 65 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Aug 13, 2024
Dr. Fox saw me as his last patient of the day in the office and his attitude was still patient and I did not feel rushed at all. I felt like I was in very competent as my dr. and in his caring hands. He made sure I didn’t have any unanswered questions or concerns. I highly recommend him.
Karen T. — Aug 13, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Oncology
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University Hospital
    1998
Internship
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Dr. Richard Fox, MD is affiliated with Foothills Hospital and AdventHealth Avista.

Yes, Dr. Richard Fox, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Foothills Hospital

    4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO

  • AdventHealth Avista

    100 Health Park Dr, Louisville, CO