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Dr. Richard Kearns, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Richard Kearns, MD
4.7 (96 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Kearns, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Richard Kearns, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Richard Kearns, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Kearns graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Kearns, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 49 years experience. Dr. Kearns currently practices at Fondren Orthopedic Group and are affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, El Campo Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital. At present, Dr. Kearns received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 96 times. Dr. Kearns' office accepts new patients. Dr. Kearns is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Bunion
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Chondrocalcinosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Disorders
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Universal American
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Meritain Health
  • HAP Insurance
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • MVP Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • GEHA

Locations

  1. 1 Fondren Orthopedic Group
    7401 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 359-5115

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4.7
Based on 96 Reviews
5 Stars (87)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 14, 2024
Dr. Kearns performed limb salvage surgery on me in 1987 for synovial sarcoma at Methodist hospital in Houston Texas. I was 22 years old, and he listened attentively to me and because of him and I am alive today. He’s the best!!
Nichelle Eggleston — Oct 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Kearns, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kearns' profile.

Dr. Richard Kearns, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, El Campo Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital

    7401 Main St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX

  • Oakbend Medical Center

    1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • El Campo Memorial Hospital

    303 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX