Dr. Richard Nachwalter, MD
Dr. Richard Nachwalter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Morristown, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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131 Madison Ave Ste 110 Morristown, NJ 07960Make an Appointment
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Away from his practice, he maintains ties to current research and practices through his memberships in the North American Spine Society, The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, The New Jersey Orthopedic Society and the Medical Society of New...read morebiography
Dr. Nachwalter is the author of two spine book chapters in press as well as four articles in peer review journals regarding spinal surgery and several abstracts. He has presented over 40 medical presentations and poster exhibits and has participated in course faculty.Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship HospitalState University Of New York At Stoney Brook
Internship HospitalUniversity Hospital Stony Brook
Internship Hospital, 1995University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994
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- Recipient of 55
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 48
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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 29
hospital 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 awardsPatient Safety Excellence 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.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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(973) 765-6593.
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