Richard Birdwell, DO
Doctor of osteopathy
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedics
- Osteopathy
Professional interests:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fractures, bone
- Direct anterior total hip surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff repair
- Total knee replacement, partial knee, revision knee surgeries
- Knee arthroplasty
- Hip replacement, arthroplasty
I am a board-certified doctor of osteopathy specializing in orthopedic surgery. As an orthopedist, my professional interests include total joint replacement; direct anterior approach total hip replacements; partial, total and revision total knee surgeries, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, as well as carpal tunnel surgery and fracture care.
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Best part of my work: Watching patients get their life back after major surgery.
How I spend my free time: I enjoy coaching my daughter's soccer team, playing golf, fishing, hunting, and snowboarding at Wild Mountain with my kids.
Favorite health tip: Drink plenty of water and keep active.
Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
- Osteopathy
Specialties
- Orthopedics
Personal interests
- Coaching
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hunting
- Snowboarding
Educational institutions
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Memberships
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
- Sigma Sigma Phi: A National Honorary Osteopathic Fraternity
Residencies
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, the Medical Center of Independence
Years of experience
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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