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	Dr. Richards and the Desert Sports Medicine and Shoulder Clinic are dedicated to ensuring the most advanced, complete and thorough care of your orthopedic and sports medicine problems. Dr. Richards is an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in all aspects of sports medicine and has an expertise in shoulders and knees. He and his staff will ensure that you are well taken care of as a comprehensive treatment plan is determined through communication, physical examination, and advanced imaging. Non-operative treatment may alleviate many sports medicine conditions. However, if surgery is required, Dr. Richards utilizes advanced arthroscopic techniques. Your care and well-being is our number one priority. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. It is our distinct pleasure to be of service to you.

David P. Richards, MD, FRCSC Orthopaedic Surgeon Board Certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Fellowship trained in: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dr. Richards was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He participated in many sports while growing up, but he excelled at basketball. In high school he was named to various all-star teams including the all-provincial team in 12th grade. He was recruited by numerous colleges, including NCAA division 1. He decided to stay in his hometown and play at the University of Calgary. His college basketball career ended as a result of an athletic injury during his sophomore year. This setback is what inspired him to pursue a career in sports medicine. In 1991, Dr. Richards received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He received his Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 1996 from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, one of the top medical schools in Canada. He completed his five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Ottawa in Canada’s capital city in 2001. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Richards received two additional years of subspecialty training (fellowships). His first fellowship was in arthroscopy and sports medicine. He spent the year in Plano, Texas with Drs. F. A. Barber, and A. I. Glogau – both nationally and internationally respected and renowned arthroscopic surgeons. His second fellowship year was spent with Dr. S. S. Burkhart in San Antonio, Texas, one of the leading shoulder arthroscopists in the world. Dr. Richards has been involved in both clinical and biomechanical research. Many of these projects have been published in international, peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings. He has also co-authored a chapter in the Textbook of Arthroscopy. Dr. Richards is on the editorial board of the Arthroscopy journal and is also on the communications committee of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Richards regularly instructs national and international orthopedic surgeons at shoulder arthroscopy courses for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
	Undergraduate Degree: Brigham Young University – Provo, Utah Medical Degree: Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario, Canada Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Ottawa – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship: F. A. Barber, MD and A. I. Glogau, MD – POSMC/AOSM – Plano, Texas Shoulder Arthroscopy Fellowship: S. S. Burkhart, MD – TSAOG – San Antonio, Texas Certification: Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; June, 2001



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