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Dr. Richard Pelker, MD

Dr. Richard Pelker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Pelker, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1976. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519

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Dr. Pelker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pelker

2.1
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I have always been impressed with Dr. Pelker. He is an excellent surgeon and helped me to maintain the health of my replacements knees so far for 18 years. I was only disappointed in the scars but that is it. He helped me to walk again and for that I will always be grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Oct 06, 2020
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he prescribed a toxic dose of naproxen which ruined my hearing in a day and a half. I was an idiot to go to him. Now I have the same orthopedic complaint and damaged hearing. Naproxen is dangerous, and he prescribed it without any warnings or cautions. Now I know why it was so easy to get an appointment while most orthopedists have a month or more waiting list.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2018
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Long term patient with dr Pelker excellent surgeon . He replaced both my knees and my hip with no problem.he always ask me if I question. And. Explains procedure. His secretary is. Rude never gives dr messages or paperwork to be filled out.i spoke to dr Pelker about this he told me to make appt. I've know he for a long. Time and have good patient dr experience. New patients should come in with questions and he will answer. I recommend him to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Leslie w in New haven ct – Aug 17, 2016
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Excellent surgeon. Bedside manner of a pre-recorded show: he talks at you, never, ever listens. He fails to advise patient of what to expect, nor provide sufficient instructions for surgery prep.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Branford, CT – Jun 20, 2016
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Dealing with Dr. Pelker and his nurses in regards to pain medication and or refills is the most aggravating experience. His nurses are rude and lack any degree of compassion. Before even checking with Dr. Pelker they say he won't refill a prescription request. It doesn't seem to matter what the circumstances are. I wouldn't recommend this office to my enemies.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
13 others found this helpful
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Stratford, CT – Mar 10, 2016
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Dr. Richard Pelker, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1976. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
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Practice

Yale University School of Medicine333 Cedar St New Haven, CT 06510
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Office300 George St Fl 6 New Haven, CT 06511
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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