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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Richard Alfred, MD
4.1 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albany, NY.
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Dr. Richard Alfred, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Alfred graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981 and completed a residency at Albany Memorial Hospital.Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Albany, NY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Alfred currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue, St Peter's Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus, Samaritan Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, Margaretville Memorial Hospital and Saratoga Hospital. Dr. Alfred has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alfred received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Alfred's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alfred also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alfred is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Arthrocentesis
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Whiplash
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ACL Surgery
Meniscectomy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Fidelis Care
  • Aetna
  • POMCO Group
  • Cigna
  • Universal American
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Capital Region Orthopaedic Associates PC
    1367 Washington Ave Ste 200, Albany, NY 12206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 489-2666
  2. 2 Office
    6 Medical Park Dr Ste 201, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 289-2171
  3. 3 The Bone & Joint Center-Malta
    4 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 289-2171

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 08, 2024
Dr. Alfred does a great job in explaining everything & making you feel total at ease. He’s both professional & very personable. I highly recommend Dr. Alfred!
Excellent Doctor! — Oct 08, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albany Memorial Hospital
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Alfred, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alfred's profile.

Dr. Alfred frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Alfred, MD is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital, Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue, St Peter's Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus, Samaritan Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, Margaretville Memorial Hospital and Saratoga Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Alfred, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue

    105 Marys Ave, Kingston, NY

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY

  • Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY

  • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY

  • Samaritan Hospital-St. Mary's Campus

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy, NY

  • Samaritan Hospital

    2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

    214 King St, Ogdensburg, NY

  • Cobleskill Regional Hospital

    178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Ellenville Regional Hospital

    10 Healthy Way, Ellenville, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Little Falls Hospital

    140 Burwell St, Little Falls, NY

  • Margaretville Memorial Hospital

    42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY