Richard Birdwell, DO
4.6/5
162 Ratings – 38 Comments
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedics
- Osteopathic medicine
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
- Osteopathic medicine
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
- 14
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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4.6 out of 5 (162 Ratings, 38 Comments)
9/26/2019
broken wrist that required surgery .Dr Birdwell [...] made the whole experience so easy .[...] made me laugh not cry .got me in for surgery right away .Dr Burwell has such a wonderful bed side manner and I've seen lots of doctors I can't say enough good about this provider .thank you Dr Birdwell.....[...]
9/23/2019
Very satisfied.
9/9/2019
This was my 1st trip to Allina. My wife is a patient and a 30 year employee of Allina. Was seen by Dr. Bridwell. Everything went well. [...]
9/9/2019
I have nothing but good to say about my experience with Dr. Birdwell. And my whole surgery and recovery at the hospital. [...]
8/21/2019
all was good
8/12/2019
I just wish Dr. Birdwell would take more time with his patients. Just because I'm a nurse doesn't mean I know everything. He just told me everything was ok, but I still want to know why I have swelling.
8/12/2019
I would recommend [...] this Doctor [...] to friends and family
7/28/2019
Dr. Bidwell [...] always make me feel important. Very friendly and helpful.
7/12/2019
The quality of health care that I have received is of the highest quality.
7/6/2019
The doctor seemed like a robot like he was reading from s script. I can barely move my arm and he didn't even take ask about my pain