Summary

Dr. Emerson has a distinguished career in orthopedics and sports medicine. He is a decorated combat Air Force flight surgeon accruing several air medals during his tour in Vietnam. During his first year of practice in 1978, he established the much acclaimed high school student-athlete comprehensive sports physicals. For seventeen years, he served as the orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Phoenix Suns, The Phoenix Mercury and the Arizona Rattlers. He has authored award winning publications and research, and has served as the President of the National Sports Medicine Academies. Dr. Emerson is also a founding member of the Arizona Chapter of College Football Hall of Fame. He is a board member of the Arizona Football Coaches Association and serves as Chairman of the annual, "Care of the Athlete" seminars. In 2005, Phoenix Magazine named him as, a "Top Doc" in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Emerson was founder and President of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Sports Medicine. He is also the only physician to be named an honorary staff member of John C. Lincoln Hospital.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 57 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 25 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard J Emerson has 8 locations

The Orthopedic Clinic Association Glendale

18700 N 64th Dr Ste 205Glendale, AZ 85308
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

Orthopedic Clinic Association

9377 E Bell Rd Ste 231Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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

Orthopedic Clinic Association

5002 S Mill AveTempe, AZ 85282
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

Orthopedic Clinic Association

6320 W Union Hills Dr Ste B1800Glendale, AZ 85308
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

The Orthopedic Clinic Association Phoenix

2222 E Highland Ave Ste 300Phoenix, AZ 85016
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

TOCA at Banner Health Glendale

18700 N 64th Dr Ste 220Glendale, AZ 85308

TOCA at Banner Health Tempe

5002 S Mill Ave Ste 101Tempe, AZ 85282

TOCA at Banner Health Scottsdale

9377 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260

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Dr. Richard J Emerson, DODr. John A. Kearney, MDDr. John Brown, MDDr. Thomas Fiel, DO
Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicineSports Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
57 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Glendale , AZSun City , AZSun City West , AZTempe , AZ
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University of Arizona College of Medicine Med School: Howard University College of Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard J Emerson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard J Emerson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard J Emerson has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 1969.

NPI Number

Dr. Emerson's NPI number is 1730150061.

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Dr. Richard Emerson's office is located at 18700 N 64th Dr Ste 205, Glendale, AZ, 85308.

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