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Dr. Richard Whipple, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Richard Whipple, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Whipple, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Albany, NY.
Dr. Richard Whipple, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Whipple, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 71
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Whipple, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Albany, NY.

About Dr. Richard Whipple, MD

Dr. Whipple graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Albany Memorial Hospital. Dr. Richard Whipple, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Albany, NY and has 45 years experience. Dr. Whipple currently practices at Albany Medical College and is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, St Peter's Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. Dr. Whipple has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger, Joint Pain, Dupuytrens Contracture, De Quervain's Disease and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Whipple's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Whipple is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Joint Pain
Dupuytrens Contracture
De Quervain's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Release
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Replacement
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Steroid Injection
De Quervain's Release
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Wrist Osteophyte
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Synovial Biopsy
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna
  • Universal American
  • Emblem Health
  • PHP-Physicians Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • EBS-RMSCO
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Wisconsin Physicians Service
  • MVP Health Care
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Fidelis Care
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Locals (any local)
  • POMCO Group
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana

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Meet Dr. Richard Whipple, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Whipple, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whipple's profile.

Dr. Whipple frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger, Joint Pain, Dupuytrens Contracture, De Quervain's Disease and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Whipple, MD is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, St Peter's Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    1981
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.
Residency Hospital
  • Albany Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Loma Linda
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Whipple, MD Practices

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY

  • Glens Falls Hospital

    100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY

  • Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue

    105 Marys Ave, Kingston, NY

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY

  • Samaritan Hospital

    2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY

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