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Dr. Richard Terek, MD

Dr. Richard Terek, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Terek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Providence, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2 Dudley St Ste 200 Providence, RI 02905

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Dr. Terek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Terek

4.6

20 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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 23, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 09, 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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Apr 25, 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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Clif Boyle – Dec 23, 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
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Anthony – Oct 20, 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
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Jan 19, 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
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Jim – Sep 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 06, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mike Littlefield in Portsmouth, RI – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Just No – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Nicholas Lanza in port charlotte , fl – May 26, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Terek, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Providence, RI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rih Orthopedic Foundation Inc.2 Dudley St Ste 200 Providence, RI 02905
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Practice

Ocpn-Uoi Inc.1 Kettle Point Ave East Providence, RI 02914
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

VA Medical Center830 Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St
    Providence, RI 02903
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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