Richard Figler, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2006 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Richard A. Figler, MD, is Associate Staff in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic. He is also the Primary Care Head Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns and Team Physician for Solon High School. Dr. Figler is board-certified in family medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Family Medicine, Greenville, NC |
| Residency: | Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Family Medicine, Greenville, NC |
| Fellowship: | Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Sports Medicine, Greenville, NC |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
Certifications
Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
Specialty Interests
Acute sports injuries, all sports related musculoskeletal injuries, and orthopaedic care of the elderly, Ankle Injuries, athletic knee injury, care of the young athlete, foot injuries, Fracture Care, Fractures, general medical orthopaedics, general orthopaedic surgery, general orthopaedics, knee and shoulder problems, prevention and treatment of injuries in the aging athlete, returning athletes safely to play, shock wave treatment, shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, sport injuries to the foot and ankle, sports, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, sports medicine; upper extremity.
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- National Football League Physicians Society
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
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