Summary

A 13-year career training bottle-nosed dolphins set in motion a cross country journey for Dr. Richard Guinand, D.O. His trek included graduating in the top five percent of his class from medical school, working 15 years as a Board Certified Family Practice doctor specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, and serving five of those years as a physician for SEAL teams at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA.

Throughout his career Dr. Guinand has worked towards new and better methods to improve the health and well-being of his patients. He is committed to getting people healthy in the quickest, most cost effective methods available without the use of surgery.

As a non-surgical spine specialist at SMOC, Dr. Guinand offers initial diagnosis and treatment of general orthopaedic injuries, acute and chronic back pain, workman’s compensation injuries, and non-surgical management of spinal pathology.

An avid outdoors man, Dr. Guinand loves boating, surfing and skiing, and offers his expertise coaching youth soccer and other sports.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 35 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard David Guinand has 2 locations

Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

501 Discovery DrChesapeake, VA 23320
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chesapeake General Hospital

736 Battlefield Blvd NChesapeake, VA 23320

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Sports MedicineHospital MedicinePediatricsNurse Practitioner
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35 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Chesapeake , VAVirginia Beach , VANewport News , VAVirginia Beach , VA
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard David Guinand

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • DAKOTACARE
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Integra - Workers’ Compensation
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard David Guinand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard David Guinand has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Nova Southeastern University College Of OsteopathicGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard Guinand accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Guinand has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Richard Guinand's office located?
Dr. Richard Guinand's office is located at 501 Discovery Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Guinand affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Guinand is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Does Dr. Richard Guinand accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Guinand accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard Guinand speak?
Dr. Richard Guinand speaks English.

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