Dr. Richard G Rilling MD
Orthopedist
225 Church St Dean Medical Center Stoughton WI, 53589About
Dr. Richard Rilling is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Stoughton, WI. Dr. Rilling specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rilling 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1992
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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