Dr. Brett Evan Richards MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
4700 Harrison Blvd Ogden UT, 84403Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Brett Richards is a hand surgeon practicing in Ogden, UT. Dr. Richards specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies MD
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica
Ross University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2020
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- University of Utah Orthopaedic Center - Salt Lake City, UT in Hand & Microvascular Surgery 2007
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