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  • Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • 43 years of experience
  • James A Haley Va Medical Center 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
  • (813) 972-2000

Brief Intro

Richard V. Abdo, M.D. Born in Syracuse, New York, Dr. Richard V. Abdo earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Brown University in 1978, graduating with Honors in Geology-Biology. In 1982, he received his Medical Degree, Laude from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed his General Surgery Internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California in 1983, and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Boston University in 1987. Dr. Abdo began his practice at The Lahey Clinic in Boston where he was on staff from 1987 to 1994. He was Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine and Director of The Lahey Clinic Foot and Ankle Fellowship. In Florida, he has served on the Voluntary Faculty of the Dept. of Family Medicine from 2000 to present as Affiliate Assistant Professor, including the Sports Medicine Fellowship training program. Dr. Abdo joined Orthopaedic Specialties of Tampa bay,P.A. in 1994. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Abdo has published and presented papers at local, regional, and national meetings. He serves on the editorial staff of The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and Foot and Ankle International. Dr. Abdo has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Morton Plant Hospital, as well as on several hospital committees. Locally he has volunteered as a team physician for high school and club sports teams. Dr. Abdo is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has achieved the ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certificate. He treats all types of orthopaedic related conditions.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Boston University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • James A Haley Va Medical Center
  • 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

Specialties Treated

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Sciatica
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
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Procedures Performed

  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UniCare
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36