Summary

Dr. Richard Ackerson is an orthopedic surgeon who earned his medical degree and completed his residency training at University of Colorado Health. He specializes in comprehensive orthopedic care with particular expertise in conditions affecting the upper extremities.

Dr. Ackerson practices at Family Health West Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Fruita, Colorado. He treats patients with arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, along with various disorders affecting the fingers, hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows. His surgical expertise includes hand surgery and general orthopedic procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ackerson highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

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

Office Location

Family Health West Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

300 W Ottley Ave # 2Fruita, CO 81521
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.6 
27 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Fruita , COGrand Junction , COAspen , COGrand Junction , CO
Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Richard M Ackerson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

University Of Colorado Health

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Dr. Richard Ackerson's office is located at 300 W Ottley Ave # 2, Fruita, CO, 81521.

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