Summary

Dr. Ricardo Cook treats back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and back pain, and performs bursa aspiration, bursa injections, and arthrocentesis. He has practiced orthopedic surgery for 33 years and is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital. Dr. Cook completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical System and sees patients in Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown, Maryland. He speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Maryland Medical System
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Ricardo Louis Cook has 5 locations

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

19801 Observation DrGermantown, MD 20876

Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910

Major Medical Llc

1300 Spring St Ste 122Silver Spring, MD 20910
Mon8:00 am - 11:00 am
Tue1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 11:00 am
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 11:00 am
SatClosed
SunClosed

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33 Years of Experience
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Columbia , MDGlenn Dale , MDGermantown , MDHanover , MD
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA Med School: Georgetown University Med School: University of Maryland
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricardo Louis Cook

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Maryland Physicians Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricardo Louis Cook has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricardo Louis Cook has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Ricardo Louis Cook holds an expired medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Maryland that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Maryland Medical System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Cook's NPI number is 1942278726.

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Where is Dr. Ricardo Cook's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Cook's office is located at 10700 Charter Dr Ste 100, Columbia, MD, 21044.
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What languages does Dr. Ricardo Cook speak?
Dr. Ricardo Cook speaks English and Spanish.
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