Richard Idler, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Hand Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Microsurgery
  • Upper Extremity Surgery
Admitting Hospital(s) Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Orthopedic Surgery
1985
Hand Surgery
2010
Obtained Medical Degree From Dartmouth College (Geisel)
1975
Residency(ies)
Surgery
UCLA Med Center
Los Angeles, CA
1976 - 1977
Plastic Surgery
UCLA Med Center
Los Angeles, CA
1977 - 1978
Fellowship(s)
Orthopedic Surgery
Mass General Hospital-Harvard
Boston, MA
1979 - 1981
Hand Surgery
St Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
1981 - 1982
Faculty Appointment
Assistant Clinical Professor
Orthopedic Surgery
Indiana University
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