Dr. Richard M. Terek, MD | Providence, RI | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Richard Terek specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. They earned their medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed residencies at both Austen Riggs Center and Loyola University Medical Center. With 41 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Terek speaks Spanish and Portuguese to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Terek practices at University Orthopedics Inc and Providence VA Medical Center, both located in Providence, Rhode Island. They frequently treat patients experiencing joint pain, knee discomfort, and hip problems. Their treatment approach includes physical therapy to restore mobility, strength training to rebuild muscle function, and manual therapy to address specific musculoskeletal issues. Patients have given Dr. Terek an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.5

23 Ratings
41 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Austen Riggs Center
15 written reviews
1 specialty
18 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations

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Today being Christmas Eve there didn’t seem to be as many people in the waiting area. However it did take extremely longer to get in to see the doctor. My appointment was at 9 o’clock. They said to be there 15 minutes early to get my x-ray which I was and then I did not see the doctor for probably an hour later than that. Normally, I am in and out other than that everything went well.

December 24th, 2025

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Dr Terek and his staff are awesome!!! He is kind, informative, listens and very gentle when he gave me the gel shot in my knee. I had a very comfortable experience. Thank you Dr TereKarrn

July 30th, 2025

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My visit was quick and efficient. Staffs are curteous. Dr. Derek was as professional and curteous as ever. My appointment was efficient and quick, I was able to get back to work quickly without missing too much time missing.

April 23rd, 2025

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Dr Terek is careful and thorough. An excellent surgeon.

October 9th, 2024

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Very nice guy...took time to explain everything....

March 8th, 2023

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Dr. Terek may be a skilled surgeon, but treated my elderly mother with zero compassion. He was the coldest medical professional that I have ever encountered.

May 7th, 2019

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Treated my spouse at the VA hospital. After he performed the first surgery he lost interest and turned the case over to his students. He was rude, disrespectful and cruel. Fortunately we found a doctor in MA who was brilliant and cared about quality of life.

May 6th, 2019

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My son was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his arm right below the shoulder. We had numerous second onions on who should perform the surgery to remove the tumor and the part of the humerus that was affected by the cancer. After speaking to Dr. Terek we decided that he will be the one to perform the surgery to remove the cancer. Dr. Terek spent 9 hours operating on my son, removed the tumor and part of his humours. After a week of waiting the pathologist confirmed all the margins where negative

December 2nd, 2018

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I can assure u are in good hands with Dr Trrek, pre-op is his specialty, he had me return 4 times at the VA because he wasn't happy with the x-rays, he is the man, however he has no bedside manners, but to me I went to him because he's one of the bert

May 15th, 2017

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The best, did my right knee in2013,( va hospital )wouldn't have anyone else, he's that good

March 5th, 2017

University Orthopedics Inc

2 Dudley St Ste 200Providence, RI 02905

Tel: (401) 457-2118

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Providence VA Medical Center

830 Chalkstone AveProvidence, RI 02908

Tel: (401) 273-7100


Dr. Richard Mark Terek, MD	Dr. Nathaniel Boyd Alexander, MD	Dr. Ramin Ronald Tabaddor, MD	Dr. Kathryn Rose Marie Wickman Segal
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.6 (48 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese		Speaks English
Providence , RI	Lewiston , ME	East Greenwich , RI	Providence , RI
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine	Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Cancer
Bone Fracture
Bone Tumors/Cancer (Chondrosarcoma)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Soft Tissue Cancer
Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
Sports Medicine
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Austen Riggs Center

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1985

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