Summary

Dr. Richard Ackerson is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who focuses on diagnosing and treating the hand and forearm.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Colorado Health
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Family Health West Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

300 W Ottley Ave Ste DFruita, CO 81521
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 - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryFamily MedicineOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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14 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Fruita , COFort Mohave , AZGrand Junction , COMontrose , CO
Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard M Ackerson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Monument Health Plans
  • Most Major Insurance
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United

Medical Specialties

Richard M Ackerson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard M Ackerson has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Colorado Health.

NPI Number

Richard M Ackerson's NPI number is 1104091438.

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Richard Ackerson's office is located at 300 W Ottley Ave Ste D, Fruita, CO, 81521.
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