Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD
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Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Rick Wupperman, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Austin Spine - Central
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Wupperman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wupperman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wupperman
4.8
| 5 Star | 93% | 93% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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care philosophy
As a former physical therapist, Dr. Wupperman tends toward a conservative approach for most spinal disorders. Treatments may include activity modification, various forms of therapy, medications, and injections. In rare urgent cases, or when conservative...read morebiography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Richard Wupperman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specialized in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of spinal disorders. A former physical therapist, he has a special expertise...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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