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Dr. Richard Wixson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Richard Wixson, MD
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Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Richard Wixson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Wixson graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1972 and completed a residency at New England Baptist Hospital.Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Wixson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Wixson received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Wixson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wixson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
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Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Myelopathy
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
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Rotator Cuff Tear
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute
    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 924, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 664-6848
  2. 2 Northshore Univ Healthsystem Faculty Practice Asso
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 2900, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 866-7846
    Monday
    13:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Northshore Skokie Hospital
    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60076
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 866-7846
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Wixson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wixson's profile.

Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL