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Dr. Richard Heater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 85
Dr. Richard Heater, MD
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Dr. Richard Heater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sacramento, CA.
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Dr. Richard Heater, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 85
Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Richard Heater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sacramento, CA.

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Dr. Heater graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed a residency at University Ca Davis Medical Center. Dr. Richard Heater, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Heater currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. At present, Dr. Heater received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Heater's office accepts new patients. Dr. Heater also speaks Spanish. Dr. Heater is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Mercy General Hospital.
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Impingement
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibial Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
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
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    AWH Northern CA HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Patrick J. McGahan M.D. Inc.
    2801 K St Ste 330, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 733-5049

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4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Jun 13, 2024
After being hit by a car ( yes I was in the crosswalk) Dr. Heater worked very hard to let me keep my injured leg. He always had my back! He really cared.
Linda Dunlap — Jun 13, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Sacramento Medical Center
    1969
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca Davis Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Heater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heater's profile.

Dr. Richard Heater, MD is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA