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Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Ross University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, upper extremity problems, hand problems

4364 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84403

(801) 475-3300

Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD is an orthopedist in Ogden, UT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Health, Ogden Regional Medical Center, MountainStar Healthcare and OGDEN CLINIC SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4364 Washington Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84403

Address:

4700 South Harrison Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84403

Some issues Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	17
decompression surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	152
injections	33
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	34
decompression surgery	17
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	171
injections	59
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	26
decompression surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	186
immobilization	22
injections	50
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	8

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	44
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

aspiration	46
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	350
immobilization	21
injections	113
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	22
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	74

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	27
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	5

aspiration	44
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	323
immobilization	19
injections	93
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	42
open surgery	29
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	78

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	21
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

aspiration	44
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	289
injections	73
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve procedures	46
open surgery	21
spinal procedures	13
tendon surgery	29
upper extremity surgery	74
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	43
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	296
immobilization	13
injections	84
minimally invasive procedures	11
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	28
spinal procedures	14
tendon surgery	44
upper extremity surgery	82
X-rays	14

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	26
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

aspiration	46
decompression surgery	89
doctor visit	513
immobilization	16
injections	118
joint surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	52
nerve procedures	89
open surgery	37
reconstructive surgery	17
tendon surgery	109
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	215

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ogden, UT were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	39
decompression surgery	37
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	285
immobilization	18
injections	81
joint surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	20
nerve procedures	37
open surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	13
tendon surgery	48
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	72
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	181
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CommonSpirit Health

Ogden Regional Medical Center

MountainStar Healthcare

OGDEN CLINIC SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$8,309 Cerament Bone Void Filler $8,160	DVR Anatomic Kickstand $125	ROSA $12	Extremities $12
TriMed, Inc.	$1,684 $1,684
Stryker Corporation	$277 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $152	trauma navigation system $62	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $41	Reunion $22
Mallinckrodt LLC	$188 OFIRMEV $171	XARTEMIS XR $17
Lima USA, Inc.	$185 SMR $185
Other	$846 Physio-Stim $72	DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System $68	Foot and Ankle $58	NovoStitch $57	Regeneten $49	Other $543

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,160
Food and Beverage	$2,477
Travel and Lodging	$852

Research Payments

Dr. Brett Evan Richards, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $500.

Biography

Dr. Brett Richards is a medical specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In Dr. Richards's practice, he is particularly interested in hand problems. He is affiliated with Ogden Regional Medical Center.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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