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Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD
4.8 (133 Ratings)

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Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX.
Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD
4.8 (133 Ratings)
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Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Austin, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX.

About

Dr. Wupperman graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Austin, TX. Dr. Wupperman currently practices at Austin Spine - Central and are affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. Dr. Wupperman has experience treating conditions like Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis, Spine Deformities and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wupperman received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 133 times. Dr. Wupperman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wupperman is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spondylitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulator Implantation
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Sprain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Kyphosis
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Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lower Back Injuries
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Instability
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cervical Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Tricare
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Navigate HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthKeepers Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Austin Spine - Central
    3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 708, Austin, TX 78705

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wupperman
4.8
Based on 133 Reviews
5 Stars (124)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 03, 2022
I went to Dr. Wupperman to fix what 2 other spine surgeons couldn't. I'd had previous lumbar back surgeries that didn't heal, with continued pinching on nerves and loose hardware. Dr. Wupperman spent more time with me on my first visit than the other doctors spent all together, explaining in great detail what was going on and what needed to be done. I felt comfortable with him right away. Six weeks post-op, I feel better than I have felt in 10+ years, and can stand up straight for the first time in memory. He's having to restrict my activities so I don't injure the hardware, but I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. My family is amazed. I am grateful.
Phil M. — Aug 03, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wupperman's profile.

Dr. Wupperman frequently treats the following conditions: Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis, Spine Deformities and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX