Summary

A 13-year career training bottle-nosed dolphins set in motion a cross country journey for Dr. Richard Guinand, D.O. His trek included graduating in the top five percent of his class from medical school, working 15 years as a Board Certified Family Practice doctor specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, and serving five of those years as a physician for SEAL teams at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA.

Throughout his career Dr. Guinand has worked towards new and better methods to improve the health and well-being of his patients. He is committed to getting people healthy in the quickest, most cost effective methods available without the use of surgery.

As a non-surgical spine specialist at SMOC, Dr. Guinand offers initial diagnosis and treatment of general orthopaedic injuries, acute and chronic back pain, workman’s compensation injuries, and non-surgical management of spinal pathology.

An avid outdoors man, Dr. Guinand loves boating, surfing and skiing, and offers his expertise coaching youth soccer and other sports.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 35 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard David Guinand has 2 locations

Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

501 Discovery DrChesapeake, VA 23320
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chesapeake General Hospital

736 Battlefield Blvd NChesapeake, VA 23320

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Dr. Richard David Guinand, DODr. Matthew Griffin, MDDr. Vinay Chopra, MDDr. Bonnie Byers Waldrop
Sports MedicineSports MedicineSports MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
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35 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Chesapeake , VAWestfield , NJMiddletown , NJPortsmouth , VA
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard David Guinand

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard David Guinand has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard David Guinand has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Richard David Guinand holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at United States Naval Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Guinand's NPI number is 1649235854.

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Dr. Richard David Guinand's office is located at 501 Discovery Dr, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
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Dr. Richard David Guinand is affiliated with CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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Dr. Richard David Guinand speaks English.
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