


Dr. Richard Kruse, MD
Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Wilmington, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Chester County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1600 Rockland Rd Wilmington, DE 19803Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kruse is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Richard Kruse, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Wilmington, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read moreOrthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
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Alfred I. Dupont Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1990Walter Reed Army Mc
Residency Hospital, 1989Tripler Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1982Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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Learn more about medical license public record checkComprehensive pain management strategy for infants with moderate to severe osteogenesis imperfecta in the perinatal period, 2021-12-04
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- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well11% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 44
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 45
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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