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Dr. Russell Tigges, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Russell Tigges, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Poughkeepsie, NY
Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Dr. Russell Tigges, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Russell Tigges, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, NY.

About Dr. Russell Tigges, MD

Dr. Tigges graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Med College of Virginia. Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Poughkeepsie, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Tigges has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Hip Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Bursitis, Bursitis of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head, Avascular Necrosis, Knee Dislocation, Meniscus Tear, Internal Derangement of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tigges's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tigges is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Hip Replacement
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Knee Replacement
Avascular Necrosis
Knee Dislocation
Meniscus Tear
Arthrocentesis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Patellar Tendonitis
Hip Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Hip Fracture
Meniscectomy
Knee Tendinitis
Knee Arthroscopy
Femur Fracture
Steroid Injection
Radiculopathy
Knee Osteophyte
Tenosynovitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Somatic Nerve Block
Patellar Disorders
Peripheral Nerve Block
Low Back Pain
Limb Pain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Patellar Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Back Pain
Ankle Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Gait Abnormality
Knee Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Sacrum Disorders
Partial Knee Replacement
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Coccygeal Pain
Sciatica
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Broken Arm
Knee Sprain
Spondylitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Baker’s Cyst
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Wrist Fracture
Gout
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Osteopenia
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gonococcal Bursitis
Gonococcal Joint Infection
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopetrosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair

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    APCN Choice POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Where Dr. Russell Tigges, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates LLC
    1910 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Mar 30, 2026
Have recommended him to many people including my daughter. He did knee replacements on both our left knees and recovery time was days!! He also did arthroscopic surgery on my right knee in 2014 and I walked out of the hospital all good!
— Mar 30, 2026
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Dr. Tigges frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Hip Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Bursitis, Bursitis of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head, Avascular Necrosis, Knee Dislocation, Meniscus Tear, Internal Derangement of Knee and Knee Ligament Tears. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Tigges, MD is affiliated with Northern Dutchess Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Tigges, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Med College of Virginia
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass General Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Russell Tigges, MD Practices

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY

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