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Dr. Richard J Emerson, DO

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
The Orthopedic Clinic Association Glendale 18700 N 64th Dr Ste 205, Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 277-6211

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med - 1969

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

The Orthopedic Clinic Association Glendale
18700 N 64th Dr Ste 205, Glendale, AZ 85308
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Family Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Osteomyelitis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Internal Derangement of Knee
Bunions
Osteoporosis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Sciatica

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Select Health of South Carolina
CHAMPVA
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
Orthopedics 35
Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 32
Psychiatry 28
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 19
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3