Summary

Dr. Richard Terek is an orthopedic surgeon with 41 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. They completed medical school at the University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences, The Pritzker School of Medicine, and finished residency training at both Austen Riggs Center and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Terek speaks Portuguese and Spanish, helping them communicate with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Terek practices at Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island. They specialize in diagnosing and treating high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations involving dangerously elevated blood pressure and pediatric hypertension cases. Their expertise includes performing extremity X-rays to evaluate bone and joint problems, as well as bursa procedures such as fluid removal and therapeutic injections to treat inflammation around joints. Patients have given Dr. Terek an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 41 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Portuguese, Spanish
  • Austen Riggs Center
  • 15 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Mark Terek has 2 locations

University Orthopedics Inc

2 Dudley St Ste 200Providence, RI 02905
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

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Orthopedic SurgeryHand SurgerySports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
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Providence , RINorth Easton , MAEast Greenwich , RIEast Greenwich , RI
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Mark Terek

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - CHIP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Mark Terek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Mark Terek has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • 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

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Austen Riggs Center and Loyola University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Terek's NPI number is 1972557601.

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What languages does Dr. Richard Terek speak?
Dr. Richard Terek speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Terek affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Terek is affiliated with Providence Va Medical Center.

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