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Dr. Wardell offers care for a wide range of sports injuries with basic to advanced treatments, including hip and shoulder arthroscopy and surgery for complex knee injuries. He believes in individualized care and tailors your treatment plan keeping your needs in mind.

Richard Wardell, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine Specialist

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Richard Wardell, M.D.

Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine

Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Dr. Wardell has experience in a broad spectrum of basic to advanced treatments, including hip and shoulder arthroscopy and surgery for complex knee injuries including multiligamentous injuries and patellar instability. He is also committed to individualized care.

“ As a huge sports-lover and a former college athlete, I truly understand the frustration of being forced to the sidelines. I like to be straightforward with my patients, sharing all information so we can reach a treatment decision together. ”

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  • Wardell R, Homan B. “The effect of using an abduction sling vs a simple sling following rotator cuff surgery.” University of Central Florida College of Medicine Focused Individual

  • Hubbard D, Bravin D, Bramer M, France J, Wardell R, Ryan L. “Immediate Weight Bearing on Distal Femur Fractures, a Prospective Randomized Trial.” West Virginia Orthopaedic Society Meeting

  • Nelson J, Wardell R, Richter DR, Schenck RC, Wascher D. Review of Knee Mechanics in the Golf Swing and the Potential Risk for Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Other Structures

  • Curtis W, Fine R, Moya A, Blackstone R, Wardell R, Treme G, Richter DR. The “Top 10” Psychosocial Factors Affecting Orthopaedic Outcomes. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician

  • Wardell RM, Hanselman AE, Daffner SD, Santrock RD. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture in a Closed Bimalleolar-Equivalent Ankle Fracture: Case Report. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Dec; 10(6):572-577.

  • Wardell R, Homan B. “The effect of using an abduction sling vs a simple sling following rotator cuff surgery.” University of Central Florida College of Medicine Focused Individual

  • Hubbard D, Bravin D, Bramer M, France J, Wardell R, Ryan L. “Immediate Weight Bearing on Distal Femur Fractures, a Prospective Randomized Trial.” West Virginia Orthopaedic Society Meeting

  • Nelson J, Wardell R, Richter DR, Schenck RC, Wascher D. Review of Knee Mechanics in the Golf Swing and the Potential Risk for Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Other Structures

  • Curtis W, Fine R, Moya A, Blackstone R, Wardell R, Treme G, Richter DR. The “Top 10” Psychosocial Factors Affecting Orthopaedic Outcomes. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician

  • Wardell RM, Hanselman AE, Daffner SD, Santrock RD. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture in a Closed Bimalleolar-Equivalent Ankle Fracture: Case Report. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Dec; 10(6):572-577.

  • Wardell R, Homan B. “The effect of using an abduction sling vs a simple sling following rotator cuff surgery.” University of Central Florida College of Medicine Focused Individual

  • Hubbard D, Bravin D, Bramer M, France J, Wardell R, Ryan L. “Immediate Weight Bearing on Distal Femur Fractures, a Prospective Randomized Trial.” West Virginia Orthopaedic Society Meeting

  • Nelson J, Wardell R, Richter DR, Schenck RC, Wascher D. Review of Knee Mechanics in the Golf Swing and the Potential Risk for Injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Other Structures

  • Curtis W, Fine R, Moya A, Blackstone R, Wardell R, Treme G, Richter DR. The “Top 10” Psychosocial Factors Affecting Orthopaedic Outcomes. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician

  • Wardell RM, Hanselman AE, Daffner SD, Santrock RD. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture in a Closed Bimalleolar-Equivalent Ankle Fracture: Case Report. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Dec; 10(6):572-577.

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