Dr. William J Richardson M.D.
Orthopedist
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. William Richardson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Richardson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Richardson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Back Pain, Spine Surgery, Laminectomy And More
Professional Memberships
- Member NCOS
- Member AAOS
- Member NASS
Fellowships
- Toronto General, Adult Spine, Ont, CA 1987
- Spinal Surgery, Toronto General and Mount Sinai Hospitals (Canada) 1986
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