Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO
Dr. Richard Birdwell, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Cambridge, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Cambridge Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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701 Dellwood St S Cambridge, MN 55008Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birdwell
3.7
| 5 Star | 58% | 58% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 25% | 25% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Birdwell to family and friends is 3.6666667 out of 5
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I have been in practice since 2005 and enjoy joint replacement surgery and arthroscopic management of sports injuries. It is amazing to have experienced the last 13 years of orthopedic surgery. Advancements in technology have been numerous. I am...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Medical Center Of Independence, Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences
Residency Hospital, 2005Riverside Health Hopsital
Internship Hospital, 2001Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2000Drury University
Undergraduate School, 1995
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- Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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