Richard Richards II, MD - WellSpan Orthopedics - Chambersburg, PA - Orthopedics

My Locations

WellSpan Orthopedics
120 N. 7th St., Suite 101
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-1220
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

There is always a need for great care.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I provide patient-centered care, and develop care plans according to my individual patient’s needs.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

Golf!

Clinical Interests

Knees: Age 50+

Knees: Age 50 to 60

Kidney Tumors

Knees: Age 49 and Below

Ankles

Hands & Wrists

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
Internship Program: University of Maryland | General Surgery
Residency Program: University of Maryland Medical System
Residency Program: University of Maryland | Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship Program: Duke University Hospital | Sports Medicine
Undergraduate Education: Allegheny College

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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Richard Richards II, MD, FAAOS