Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD | Gainesville, FL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Richard Vlasak is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery and orthopedic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School. With 38 years of experience in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Vlasak brings extensive knowledge to treating bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, and French.

Dr. Vlasak practices at multiple UF Health locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, and maintains an affiliation with the Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His expertise focuses on treating osteoarthritis, joint pain, and knee problems. He incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy into patient treatment plans. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.9

14 Ratings
38 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
6 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

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Dr. Vlasak literally put me back together from the waist down including two new hips and rods and screws down both legs. Dr.Vlasak is extremely knowledgeable and explained everything very thoroughly in a way that I could understand. He answered every question I asked him with all the different scenarios that could follow. Simply put there are two things I would say to describe him. 1)He genuinely I mean genuinely cares about you. 2) He is a genius an absolute genius. God bless him and I think the world of him.

January 27th, 2021

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Has been my physician for my Bilateral Congenital Hips x 10+ years, the best in Gainesville

August 14th, 2019

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Meticulous attention to detail in the preparation for the surgery. He went the extra mile to make sure that physical therapy was going to work for me with my neurological condition before considering the surgery.

October 16th, 2018

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Dr Vlasak has always been extremely knowledgeable, attentive, always showed the utmost care in my treatment. I feel I have been truly blessed to have Dr. Vlasak as my physician.

February 27th, 2018

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He has the wonderful combination of being very thorough, accurate, gentle and kind. Spends a great deal of time when he sees you. Follows up and remembered you even if he hasn't seen you in a while. He diagnosed something with me that no one else did. Always makes you feel comfortable and well cared for. His office is nice and cheerful and the rest of the staff is polite and caring.

April 15th, 2016

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More knowledgeable and spent more time explaining than any other dr ever

January 16th, 2015

UF Health Sports Performance Center

3450 Hull RdGainesville, FL 32607

Tel: (352) 273-7001

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UF Health

1600 SW Archer Rd 1st Floor, Stop #12Gainesville, FL 32608

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Tel: (352) 265-0111

Uf Health Shands Childrens Hospital

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Tel: (352) 265-0111

Uf Health Neuromedicine Hospital

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Tel: (352) 265-0111

Uf Health Surgical Specialists

1600 SW ARCHER RD STE 14GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD	Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD	Dr. Chad R. Marrs, MD	Dr. Samuel Y Ho
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Pathology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (14 Ratings)	4.9 (112 Ratings)	4.7 (98 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, French	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Gainesville , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Sarasota , FL	GAINESVILLE , FL
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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What languages does Dr. Richard Vlasak speak?: Dr. Richard Vlasak speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and French.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Vlasak affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Vlasak is affiliated with Malcom Randall Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Does Dr. Richard Vlasak accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Vlasak accepts on their Vitals profile.
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