Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 68

Sutter Care At Home
5196 Hill Rd E Ste 204 Lakeport, CA 95453Make an Appointment
Show Phone NumberDr. Rick Pospisil, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Lakeport, CA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha medical school in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Clear Lake and Sutter Lakeside Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Pospisil to book an appointment.
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How was your experience with Dr. Pospisil?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pospisil to family and friends is 4.5416665 out of 5
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hip & Knee Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Affiliations
- California Orthopaedic Association, Member
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What are Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Pospisil frequently treats Shoulder Dislocation, Humerus Fracture, and Joint Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Pospisil treats.
Where is Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD's office located?
Dr. Pospisil's office is located at 5196 Hill Rd E Ste 204, Lakeport, CA 95453. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD speak?
Dr. Pospisil speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Rick Pospisil, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Pospisil has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Dr. Pospisil's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pospisil treats Shoulder Dislocation more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Pospisil treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pospisil treats Humerus Fracture more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Pospisil treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Pospisil treats Joint Pain more than 91% of his peers
Dr. Pospisil treats this condition more than 91% of his peers
Dr. Pospisil's conditions and procedures:
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Broken Arm
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Femur Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
- Hip Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Sprain
- 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
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Total Hip Replacement
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Finger Release
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wrist Fracture
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Dr. Pospisil accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- American International Group (AIG)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna Network
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
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75% Patient Experience Rating, 6% higher than the national average
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
4 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019)