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Richard Gelberman, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Louis, MO

RichardHGelbermanMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Saint Louis, MO

Hand Surgery

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University St Louis

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  • Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6a6b
    Ste 6a6b
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Phone+1 314-747-2551
    Fax+1 314-747-2598

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1976 - 1977
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1970 - 1975
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1969 - 1970
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1970 - Present
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1971 - 1975
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012
  • Elected Member Institute of Medicine, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Effect of Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Sheets and CTGF on Early Flexor Tendon Healing in a Canine Model  
    Richard Gelberman, MD, Nature

Grant Support

  • Flexor Tendon HealingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2010
  • Flexor Tendon--Restoration Of The Gliding SurfaceNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1992–1994
  • Flexor Tendon: Restoration Of The Gliding SurfaceNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1991–1993
  • Flexor Tendon Healing--Restoration Of Gliding SurfacesNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1990
  • Flexor Tendon Healing: Restoration Of Gliding SurfacesNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1987–1989
  • Flexor Tendon Healing:Restoration Of The Gliding SurfaceNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985