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  • Office

    2801 K St
    Ste 330
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    Phone+1 916-733-5049
    Fax+1 916-733-5079

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Heater, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Iowa. He is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Mercy General Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1972 - 1975
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1972
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1969 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1969 - 1985
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery