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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD
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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Linden, NJ.
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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 73
Linden, NJ
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Linden, NJ.

About

Dr. Mackessy graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978 and completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital.Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Linden, NJ and has 46 years experience. Dr. Mackessy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Mackessy has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mackessy received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Mackessy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mackessy also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mackessy is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis of the Elbow
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Fractures
Clavicle Fracture
Colloid Cyst
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Cyst
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Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylolisthesis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • WellCare
  • QualCare
  • Amerihealth
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Emblem Health

Locations

  1. 1 Union County Orthopaedic Group PA
    210 W Saint Georges Ave Fl 2, Linden, NJ 07036
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 486-1111
  2. 2 M. Farzin Aliasgharpour M.D. P.A.
    1139 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 388-1761
  3. 3 Trinitas Regional Medical Center
    225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 994-5000
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mackessy
4.5
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (55)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (7)

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Nov 17, 2024
Great bedside manner! No longer wait time! Overall professional! I greatly recommend Dr. Mackessy for any hand injury! Keep up the GREAT WORK DR. MACKESSY!
Latonia Curry — Nov 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Mackessy communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Mackessy frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ

  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ