Summary

Dr. Richard Smith is an orthopedic surgeon with over four decades of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at UMass Memorial Healthcare. Throughout his 42-year career, Dr. Smith has developed extensive expertise in orthopedic surgery. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Smith practices at Saint Anne's Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Fall River, Massachusetts and Tiverton, Rhode Island. He specializes in treating joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back problems in children and teenagers. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients restore mobility and reduce pain. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Portuguese
  • Umass Memorial Healthcare
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard William Smith has 6 locations

Prima Care Orthopedics

277 Pleasant St Ste 101Fall River, MA 02721
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

SMG Saint Anne's Orthopedics

1816 Main Rd Ste 501ATiverton, RI 02878

SMG Saint Anne's Orthopedics

277 Pleasant St Building #1, Suite 101Fall River, MA 02721

SMG Saint Anne's Orthopedics

1816 Main RdTiverton, RI 02878

Charlton Memorial Hospital

363 Highland AveFall River, MA 02720

Saint Annes Hospital

795 Middle StFall River, MA 02721

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4.7 
42 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Fall River , MANEWPORT , RIProvidence , RISpringfield , MA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard William Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard William Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard William Smith has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umass Memorial Healthcare

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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What languages does Dr. Richard Smith speak?
Dr. Richard Smith speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Smith affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Smith is affiliated with Saint Annes Hospital.

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