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Dr. Todd Richards, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Todd Richards, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Todd Richards, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Todd Richards, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Todd Richards, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery* Age 48
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Todd Richards, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Richards graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 2003 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital.Dr. Todd Richards, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has 21 years experience. Dr. Richards currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. Dr. Richards has experience treating conditions like Fracture of Hand and Fingers among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richards received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Richards' office accepts new patients. Dr. Richards also speaks French. Dr. Richards is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Wound Repair
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Wound Repair
Wrist Fracture
Hand Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Ganglion Cyst
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Neuroplasty
Skin Grafts
Steroid Injection
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Birthmark
Black Eye
Broken Nose
Burn Injuries
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Elbow Osteophyte
Foot Conditions
Gynecomastia
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Peripheral Nerve Block
Plastic Surgical Procedures
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery
    370 E Virginia Ave Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:00
  2. 2 Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery
    2111 W University Dr # 93239323, Mesa, AZ 85201
  3. 3 Arizona Center for Hand To Shoulder Surgery
    15830 N 35th Ave Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85053
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richards
4.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 19, 2024
Dr. Richards is caring, professional, takes time to explain procedures and possible outcomes, and accommodated my unsettling feeling for having surgery. Dr. Richards is the only one I will ever consider for hand surgery.
— Dec 19, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Wound & Burn Care
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Plastic 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.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Virginia
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Richards frequently treats the following conditions: Fracture of Hand and Fingers. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Todd Richards, MD is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Todd Richards, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

    5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Chandler Regional Medical Center

    1955 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ

  • Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

    9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ