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Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD
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Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cheyenne, WY.
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Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 78
Cheyenne, WY
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cheyenne, WY.

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Dr. Torkelson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER. Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Cheyenne, WY and has 53 years experience. Dr. Torkelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West Campus. At present, Dr. Torkelson received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Torkelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Torkelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Clavicle Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
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 Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
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 Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Wyoming Hearing Clinic LLC
    5320 Education Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Torkelson's profile.

Dr. Richard Torkelson, MD is affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West Campus.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West Campus

    214 E 23rd St, Cheyenne, WY