3.9
13 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
After caring for patients in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for more than 25 years, orthopedic specialist Dr. David Richards is now proud to bring his expertise to patients at Owensboro Health.
“As a surgeon, I love the tangible experience of ‘fixing’ something with immediate results,” says Dr. Richards. “It’s very gratifying to relieve a patient’s pain and see them recover to resume a high level of activity.”
“My job is to educate and counsel my patients, so they have as much knowledge as possible to make their decisions regarding treatment,” he says. “It’s essential my patients know I want what is best for their long-term health.”
“As a surgeon, I love the tangible experience of ‘fixing’ something with immediate results,” says Dr. Richards. “It’s very gratifying to relieve a patient’s pain and see them recover to resume a high level of activity.”
“My job is to educate and counsel my patients, so they have as much knowledge as possible to make their decisions regarding treatment,” he says. “It’s essential my patients know I want what is best for their long-term health.”
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- speaks English
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
- 8 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Owensboro Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Powderly
2025 W Everly Brothers BlvdPowderly, KY 42367 Tel: (270) 377-2590
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 39 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Powderly , KY | OWENSBORO , KY | Madisonville , KY | Madisonville , KY |
| Med School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. David Richards has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. David Richards has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San AntonioGraduated in 1987
University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio TxGraduated in 1987
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