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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Clark, NJ.
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Clark, NJ
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Clark, NJ.

About Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Dr. Mackessy graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978 and completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital. Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Clark, NJ and has 48 years experience. Dr. Mackessy currently practices at M. Farzin Aliasgharpour M.D. P.A. and is affiliated with Trinitas Regional Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway. Dr. Mackessy has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Mackessy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Mackessy also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mackessy is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
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Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Steroid Injection
Neuroplasty
Piriformis Syndrome
Broken Arm
Wrist Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Trigger Finger Release
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteoarthritis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Whiplash
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Neck Sprain
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Medial Epicondylitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Humerus Fracture
Excision of Ganglion
Bursitis
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Ankle Impingement
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Broken Neck
Carpal Fractures
Cerebral Palsy
Clavicle Fracture
Colloid Cyst
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Cyst
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Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Extra-Articular Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spondylolisthesis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Aetna
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • QualCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • 1199SEIU
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • WellCare
  • Amerihealth
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Clover Health

Where Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 M. Farzin Aliasgharpour M.D. P.A.
    1139 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066
  2. 2 Orthonj LLC
    2333 Morris Ave Ste D109, Union, NJ 07083
  3. 3 Union County Orthopaedic Group PA
    210 W Saint Georges Ave Fl 2, Linden, NJ 07036

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Oct 22, 2025
The kindness and smiles throughout the office. The professionalism and respect from Dr Mackessy. And I was seen within the time of my appointment.
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Meet Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Does Dr. Mackessy communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Mackessy have free onsite parking?
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FAQs About Dr. Mackessy's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mackessy's profile.

Dr. Mackessy frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is affiliated with Trinitas Regional Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway.

Yes, Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1978
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
    1979
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1983
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD Practices

  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St, Rahway, NJ

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