Dr. Richard Wyzykowski, MD

Dr. Richard Wyzykowski began practicing orthopedic surgery in 2000. After earning his medical degree from the University of California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, he completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland before beginning a challenging fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at Harvard University, Brigham & Women's Hospital.

This specialized training gave him the experience necessary to expertly treat upper extremity conditions including open and arthroscopic reconstruction of the hand, elbow, wrist, and shoulder.

Dr. Wyzykowski combines advanced skill with sincerity to deliver the complete package in orthopedic upper extremity care. Patients appreciate his approachable bedside manner, and have come to rely on his communicative nature when diagnosing and treating their conditions.

Dr. Wyzykowski works to help patients understand not only their particular problem, but also tries to keep them informed regarding other orthopedic topics as well.

Maintaining and updating his skills are priorities for Dr. Wyzykowski in order to continue to provide his patients the very best of care.

Dr. Wyzykowski is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a special interest in upper extremity problems, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.

He treats osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, overuse syndromes such as tendonitis and tennis elbow, nerve problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries including biceps tendon ruptures, rotator cuff tears, and dislocations, traumatic injuries such as fractures, tendon lacerations, and ruptures, ligament injuries, and post-traumatic deformities.

Dr. Wyzykowski's training also includes shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopy.