Dr. Richard Bartholomew, DO

Orthopedic Surgery ·

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Age 50

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Dr. Richard Bartholomew, DO is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Waterford, MI and has been practicing for 19 years. He graduated from Michigan State University / College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and more.

Bone & Joint Specialists

4800 Highland Rd Ste 2

Waterford, MI 48328

Contact Information

(248) 673-0500

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Top Care Areas

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder

very high

more than 99% of peers

Shoulder Disorders

very high

more than 99% of peers

Arm Surgery

very high

more than 99% of peers

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Bartholomew "My orthopedic practice focuses entirely on treatment of the shoulder and knee. I believe limiting your practice in this way allows one 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. This in conjunction with a customized physical therapy program with my highly skilled therapists allows the most rapid recovery possible. ------WebKitFormBoundary9nI2iDobHF7uJm4g Content-Disposition: form-data; name='physician_image'; filename=''"

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25 Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Rehabilitation Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Emergency Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
Men's Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Fracture Care
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Hip Surgery
Orthopedic Knee Surgery
Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Pain Management
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction
Sports Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Sports Physical Therapy
Sports Preventive Medicine
Sports Rehabilitation Medicine

0 Board Certifications

Dr. Bartholomew does not have any board certifications listed.

154 Conditions Treated

Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Ataxia
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bone Spur
Broken Arm
Broken Shoulder Blade
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Fracture of Acetabulum
Complex Fractures
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Diseases Affecting Musculoskeletal System
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
Fractured Lower Leg
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hand Conditions
Herniated Disc
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dislocation
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Fracture
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer Injuries
Hip Socket Injuries
Hip Sprain
Infectious Arthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Disorders
Joint Fracture
Joint Pain
Joint Stiffness
Joint Swelling
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Joint - Varus Deformity
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
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
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Pain
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Orthopedic Trauma
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Pulled Muscles
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Wrist
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Ruptured Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder and Thorax Deformity - Congenital Heart Disease
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Infection
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of the Knee
Sprain
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Toe Fractures
Upper Extremity Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis

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130 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthritic Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Arthritic Shoulder Reconstruction
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
Bicep Repairs
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Bone and Joint Repair
Bone and Joint Replacement
Casting
Complex Shoulder Joint Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Glenoid Labrum Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Microvascular Surgery
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
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
Injection Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
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 Treatment
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Labrum Repair
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
Nerve Block, Somatic
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Partial Knee Replacement
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Revision of Total Joint
Rheumatologic and Osteoarthritis Reconstruction
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Joint Replacement
Splinting
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Surgical Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Background Check

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0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

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

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Dr. Bartholomew has no awards or honors listed.

Media & Publications

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

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Bartholomew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bartholomew

4.5

Based on 15 reviews

5 Stars	80%	(12)
4 Stars	6.666666666666667%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	6.666666666666667%	(1)
1 Star	6.666666666666667%	(1)

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after my first shoulder surgery after three months all the joint pain is gone

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