Richard Williams, MD

Instructor/Fellow, Orthopedics


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Medical School
  • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (2007)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Utah State University (UT) (2003)
Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Program (2008)
Residency
  • University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of Rochester Program, Orthopedics (2013)
Languages
English, Portuguese
Department
Orthopedics

Professional Titles

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow

Research Interests

My research interests have focused on radiation exposure to both patients and the Operating room staff during hip arthroscopy, hip morphologies leading to hip arthroplasty in young adults, and the outcomes of two repair techniques for distal bicep tendon ruptures.

Professional Memberships

  • AAOS, Member

Practice Locations

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Orthopedics (, 2013)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include Orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis on sports medicine injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. Tis includes both conservative and operative treatments for patients.

Care Philosophy
I am invested in providing the best possible health care for my patients. I strive to treat the whole patient through all aspects of their care.

Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, alpine skiing, mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and college football.

Volunteer Activities
I actively help with my local church congregation with various projects. I have taken part in Orthopaedic medical missions to Honduras.