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Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Mackessy, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Linden, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (70 reviews)

Practice

210 W Saint Georges Ave Fl 2 Linden, NJ 07036

Make an Appointment

(908) 486-1111

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Mackessy specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Mackessy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mackessy

4.5

70 ratings, 51 with a written review
5 Star
86%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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CJC – Feb 09, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sara Hernandez – Jan 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Latonia Curry – Nov 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kazeem… – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danielle Jones – Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Charlie C. – Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lourdes Labbate – Feb 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Roe – Jan 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rafael Lay – Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mihir PATEL – Nov 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
A.Morris – Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Richard Baldassarre – Jul 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
D. Rinaldo – Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Keith D – Nov 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Robert Lightbourne – Nov 18, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel honored and privileged to take care of patients. It is personally rewarding to help others and to help patients feel better everyday. I strive to see the good in all and serve the community I am a part of. 

biography

Dr. Mackessy attended medical school at the University of Bologna, Italy as well as, New Jersey Medical School. He completed multiple residency programs to include: 2 yrs of General Surgery at St. Vincent's and 3 yrs of Orthopedic Surgery at St....read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • St Lukes Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Saint Vincent's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Chair, Department of Orthopedics

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Locations

Practice

Union County Orthopaedic Group PA210 W Saint Georges Ave Fl 2 Linden, NJ 07036
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Practice

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway865 Stone St Rahway, NJ 07065
2

Practice

Trinitas Regional Medical Center225 Williamson St Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway

    865 Stone St
    Rahway, NJ 07065

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    225 Williamson St
    Elizabeth, NJ 07202
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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