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Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD
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Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Vlasak graduated from University of Florida in 1988 and completed a residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn.Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Vlasak currently practices at UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute and are affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Vlasak has experience treating conditions like Hip Tendinitis, Femur Fracture and Tibial Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vlasak received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Vlasak's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vlasak is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hip Tendinitis
Femur Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Femur Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Femur Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Pelvic Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Fibular Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pyogenic Arthritis
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Heel Spur
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Piriformis Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Replacement
Bursal Drainage
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement

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Locations

  1. 1 UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
    3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 273-7001
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 14:00
    Sunday
    17:00 - 21:00
  2. 2 UF Health Sports Performance Center
    3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
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Jun 22, 2023
Dr Vlasak took my case when many refused. I had a knee revision gone Bad and consequently broke my femur. Dr Vlasak took my case and doing well. I am so grateful to be led to this fine Dr. 10 stars!
— Jun 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vlasak's profile.

Dr. Vlasak frequently treats the following conditions: Hip Tendinitis, Femur Fracture and Tibial Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL