Dr. Richard Wixson, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Chicago, IL and has been practicing for 41 years. He graduated from University Of Wisconsin Medical School in 1972 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.
NorthShore University HealthSystem
680 N Lake Shore Dr # 924
Chicago, IL 60611
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HealthLink
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Priority Health
*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
Looking for an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist? We found others matching your search, to help you compare.
These providers are brought to you by and on medical staff at
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Learn about Dr. Wixson
Be confident in your decisions by checking out your provider's top areas of care, education, patient reviews and more. Learn about finding the right doctor for you.
Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Wixson performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
high
more than 88% of peers
Knee Disorders
high
more than 88% of peers
Joint Pain
high
more than 88% of peers
Dr. Wixson's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Wixson "I seek to provide high quality outcomes for hip and knee replacement using modern techniques and approaches."
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
80 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Myelopathy
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
- Trigger Finger
Less
28 Procedures
- Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
- Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
1 Malpractice Claim
- Settlement : 7/21/2014Amount or Range: $250,000.00Nature of Complaint: COOK COUNTY, ILState: Illinois
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Wisconsin Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1972
- Henry Ford HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1973
- Henry Ford HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1974
- Henry Ford Med Ctr-Henry Ford HospResidency Hospital | Completed 1977
- New England Baptist HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1978
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship Hospital | Completed 1977
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Wixson has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
Dr. Wixson has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
Dr. Wixson does not have any memberships or affiliations listed. If you are Dr. Wixson and would like to add memberships or affiliations, please update your profile.
Dr. Wixson's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wixson to family and friends
10 total reviews
Are you Dr. Wixson?
Make it easy for patients to share their feedback. Also manage your personalized profile!