
Dr. Richard S. Moore MD
Orthopedist
2001 S 17th St Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Richard Moore is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Moore specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Moore tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1991
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Tennis Elbow
Dr. Richard S. Moore MD's Practice location
Practice At 2716 Ashton Dr
2716 Ashton Dr -Wilmington, NC 28412Get Direction
Practice At 2001 S 17th St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott A Colquhoun MD1202 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Claudius D. Jarrett M.D.1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON NC 28401
- Dr. Albert W Marr MD2001 S 17th St Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. William Sutton MD2001 S 17th St Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Richard J Nasca M.D.412 Ann St Wilmington NC 28401
- Dr. Robert M. Moore M.D.1508 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401
Nearest Hospitals
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401