DavidBRichardsMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Bowling Green, KY

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Western KY Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Assoc./Graves Gilbert Clinic

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Office
165 Natchez Trace Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone+1 270-782-7800

Fax+1 270-843-0779

Summary

I have 25 years of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine experience. I specialize in basic and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, primary and revision knee and shoulder arthroplasty and a full spectrum of adult and pediatric fracture care.
Team physician for Western Kentucky University 1999-2016

Clinical Expertise

Sports medicine, Shoulder and elbow surgery, advanced arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, primary and revision knee and shoulder arthroplasty.

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992 - 1993
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
TX State Medical License 1989 - 2011
TN State Medical License 1992 - 1996
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Professional Memberships