Dr. Rickey L. Lents, MD | Cape Girardeau, MO | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Rickey Lents is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated 45 years to helping patients with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis and completed comprehensive training including an internship at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, followed by residency programs at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and The Campbell Clinic Campbell Foundation, both in Memphis. Dr. Lents speaks English and brings decades of surgical and clinical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Lents is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center and practices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He focuses on treating patients with joint pain, knee problems, and mobility issues that cause limping. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients regain function and reduce pain. Patients have given him an average rating of …2.1 on Vitals.

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2.1

15 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks English
The Campbell Clinic Campbell Foundation Memphis TN
9 written reviews
2 specialties
24 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Lents' Ratings and Reviews

2.1

15 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 25 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Poor bed side matters and don't seem to be very knowledgeable

March 2nd, 2020

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I am extremely satisfied. I'm a very busy person, I wasnt looking for someone to tell me how pretty I am. I knew it was surgery, and it was going to take time to heal. I was in and out in 25 minutes with xray included!! Outstanding office staff and very prompt. If you need a surgeon, use this guy, if you need a counselor you are in the wrong office anyway!

July 25th, 2019

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Come in to sit down and was very rude and short with me. And pretty much that was it. He spent less than two minutes with me when he told me I needed surgery. I had no idea what they expect what to do or the outcome of it or the recovery, NOTHING. I would not let him remove an ingrown toenail. There are thousands of better doctors in the Cape Girardeau Missouri area

June 5th, 2019

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Come in to sit down and was very rude and short with me. And pretty much that was it. He spent less than two minutes with me when he told me I needed surgery. I had no idea what they expect what to do or the outcome of it or the recovery, NOTHING. I would not let him remove an ingrown toenail. There are thousands of better doctors in the Cape Girardeau Missouri area

June 5th, 2019

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I was a patient of Lents and I have. Nothing good to say. I've had a revised surgery because of his work. I implore you to check him out before he works on you. I've since checked his reviews and come to find out some pages on his website say he is a five star when others say he is only a two and a half star rating. Do believe I'm searching for league council from what he did to me

October 1st, 2018

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This man was extremely rude and unprofessional towards my 69 year old mother. We will be filing a formal complaint with medical board. We drove over an hour to come to his office for him to come in the room and spend 3 minutes and insult my mother. I would not recommend this man to anyone.

May 10th, 2016

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Staff nor the doctor want to spend any time with you. He literally spent 30 seconds in the room. Assumes everyone in pain wants pain pills even tho I have never taken pain meds except a couple times in hospital after surgery. He doesn't listen. Doesn't take time with you. Knows it all.

September 10th, 2015

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Dr. Lents is not qualified to care for patients and is unable to ease the worry and stress of surgery. He has no bedside manner or social skills. He should never communicate with patients let a lone be on call. Worst doctor I have ever associated with!

June 30th, 2015

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Dr. Lents performed a total knee replacement on me due to arthritis and I couldn't be happier with the results. Will be facing the other knee replacement soon and Dr. Lents will do my surgery. Will refer him to anyone I know. He has also done work on two of my sons for broken bones. Excellent surgeon

August 20th, 2012

Advanced Orthopedic Specialists

48 Doctors ParkCape Girardeau, MO 63703

Tel: (573) 335-8257

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Rickey L Lents, MD	Dr. Eugene Carter Hansbrough, MD	Dr. Joshua Michael Hammond, MD	Dr. Mayer Henrik Mike, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery

2.1 (15 Ratings)	2.7 (27 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Cape Girardeau , MO	Rolla , MO	Flint , MI	Cape Girardeau , MO
Med School: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences Memphis TN	Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Umdnj
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Ankle Injuries
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren's Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Foot Injuries
General Orthopedics
Hand Injuries
Herniated Disc
Hip Injuries
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Injuries
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Pain
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Wrist Injury

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

The Campbell Clinic Campbell Foundation Memphis TN1986

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Memphis TN1983

Internship

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis TN1982

Medical School

University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences Memphis TNGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr. Rickey Lents speak?: Dr. Rickey Lents speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Rickey Lents's office located?: Dr. Rickey Lents's office is located at 48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703.
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