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Dr. Richard Bartholomew, DO

Orthopedic Surgery •  Male • Age 52
  
Dr. Bartholomew
Accepting new patients
Shoulder/Upper Arm, Orthopedic Oncology, and More

Bone & Joint Specialists

4800 Highland Rd Ste 2 Waterford, MI 48328

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Dr. Richard Bartholomew, DO is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Waterford, MI and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bartholomew has more experience with Shoulder/Upper Arm and Orthopedic Oncology than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Michigan State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital and Mclaren Oakland. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Bartholomew to book an appointment.

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Dr. Bartholomew accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
AvMed
Open Access
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Bluegrass Family Health
Worker's Compensation WC
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Preferred PPO
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
CHAMPVA
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Cofinity
Cofinity PPO
Commercial Insurance Company
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Golden Rule
HAP Insurance
Health Alliance
Preferred PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Molina Healthcare
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Bartholomew

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Bartholomew treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Bartholomew treats other conditions, please contact the office at (248) 673-0500.

Shoulder/Upper Arm

Shoulder and upper arm conditions include arthritis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, and dislocations, with treatment options such as surgery or physical therapy.Compare with other Shoulder/Upper Arm specialists.

Typically treats 55% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 13 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Shoulder Disorders
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bartholomew treats Shoulder Disorders more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Bartholomew treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bartholomew performs Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement more than 94% of their peers

Dr. Bartholomew performs this procedure more than 94% of their peers

Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bartholomew treats Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis more than 93% of their peers

Dr. Bartholomew treats this condition more than 93% of their peers

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Orthopedic Oncology

Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers in the bone, both primary, such as sarcoma, and those that have spread from other parts of the body.Compare with other Orthopedic Oncology specialists.

Typically treats 48% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Osteosarcoma
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bartholomew treats Osteosarcoma more than 69% of their peers

Dr. Bartholomew treats this condition more than 69% of their peers

Bone Cancer
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Bartholomew treats Bone Cancer more than 27% of their peers

Dr. Bartholomew treats this condition more than 27% of their peers

Check Dr. Bartholomew's experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Bartholomew's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • ACL Surgery
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arm Surgery
  • Arthritic Hip Reconstruction Surgery
  • Arthritic Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
  • Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
  • Arthroscopic Labrum Repair
  • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Upper-Extremity Surgery
  • Ataxia
  • Back Pain
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
  • Bicep Repairs
  • Bone and Joint Repair
  • Bone and Joint Replacement
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Broken Arm
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Casting
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Complex Shoulder Joint Replacement
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
  • Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Dystonia
  • Elbow Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
  • Elbow Reconstruction
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Femur Fracture
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Foot Conditions
  • Fracture
  • Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Glenoid Labrum Repair
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Gout
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Microvascular Surgery
  • Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
  • Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
  • Hip Reconstruction Surgery
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement Revision
  • Hip Replacement, Cemented
  • Hip Replacement, Cementless
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Hip Surgery
  • Image-Guided Hip Replacement
  • Image-Guided Knee Replacement
  • Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
  • Injection Therapy
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Injection
  • Joint Pain
  • Joint Reconstruction Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Joint Resurfacing
  • Joint Revision Surgery
  • Joint Surgery
  • Joint X-Ray
  • Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Cartilage Implantation
  • Knee Cartilage Repair
  • Knee Cartilage Treatment
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
  • Knee Osteotomy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Tendon Repair
  • Labrum Repair
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
  • Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Mini Knee Surgery
  • Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive, Quad-Sparing Knee Replacement
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Pediatric Hip Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
  • Revision of Total Joint
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologic and Osteoarthritis Reconstruction
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Scapular Fracture
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Resurfacing
  • Shoulder Stabilizations
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Joint Replacement
  • Splinting
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sports Medicine Related Procedures
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Systemic Chondromalacia
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Tremor
  • Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
  • Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Dr. Bartholomew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bartholomew

4.5

Based on 15 ratings

5 Stars
80%
(12)
4 Stars
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(1)
3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
6.666666666666667%
(1)
1 Star
6.666666666666667%
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after my first shoulder surgery after three months all the joint pain is gone
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Detroit, MI – May 03, 2017
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I have a chronic shoulder problem. Finally went to the correct specialty after 30 years. Had injections and therapy Nov. 2016. Recently tweaked it and needed to go back. Asked for pain meds for the worst days since I hand unload trailers for a living. Was lectured about if I need pills, then maybe I nee d surgery instead. Huh? I made it clear I wasn't looking for a lifelong refill. I was warned surgery doesn't always make it better by their therapists. In all fairness, I was seen by P.A. Rae.
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Westland, MI – Apr 12, 2017
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I had rotator cuff surgery in Nov. Dr Bartholomew and his whole staff were completely professional, and very courteous and compassionate ... I would AND have recommended him ..I have no reservation about having my other shoulder done this fall, and then my left knee replacement Thanks again to Dr Bart and your whole staff.. Dan Bentley
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Dan Bentley in Davisburg, MI – Mar 02, 2017
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Dr. Bartholomew did a knee replacement on me and has left me with a uncomfortable life. I've had 6 surgeries on this one knee, one partial replacement, one total knee replacement and then several infections that would not go away. I trusted Dr. Bartholomew and it's not right that I'm left with this knee that can't bend,very bad nerve damage, plus I don't have a great balance. My life is terrible since the first surgery and if I knew what I know now, I wouldn't have had NO surgery at all
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Yolanda Dixon in Ft Worth, TX – Oct 25, 2016
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Took my brother there who is mentally handicapped. He was considerate, explained things to him and there was minimal pain in the procedure of a cortisone injection into his shoulder.
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Lawrence Goetzinger in Shelby Township, MI – Jul 06, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy

My orthopedic practice focuses entirely on the treatment of the shoulder and knee. I believe limiting your practice in this way allows me to provide the highest level of orthopedic care. Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and I spend a great deal of time on continuing medical education vis-a-vis literature, resident education, lectures, and collaboration with my renowned colleagues throughout the country. Always using the latest technological procedures and carefully addressing each patient's needs, I am able to provide my patients with the best outcomes. Each patient is a priority to both me and to my staff. We work together to help each individual reach their maximum potential and return to their active lifestyle as quickly as possible. If surgery is necessary, I utilize a minimally invasive approach which affords the patient a less painful postoperative course. Less...

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
  • Emergency Sports Medicine
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics
  • Men's Sports Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Medicine Pain Management
  • Sports Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Sports Preventive Medicine
  • Sports Rehabilitation Medicine
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Education

1999
Saint John Oakland Hospital
Residency Hospital
1995
Saint John Oakland Hospital
Internship Hospital
1994
Michigan State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
1990
Michigan State University
Undergraduate School

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Media & Publications

  • Recurrent Subtalar Disclocation in an Athlete., 1999
  • Tibial Nailing in Proximal 3rd Fractures: Potential Factors Affecting Outcome., 1999

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Locations

Bone & Joint Specialists

Bone & Joint Specialists4800 Highland Rd Ste 2 Waterford, MI 48328
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital

Rochester, MI

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

Mclaren Oakland

Pontiac, MI

64% Patient experience rating, 5% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)

Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland

Pontiac, MI

75% Patient experience rating, 6% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
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