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Dr. Lawrence Richard Huff, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Desert Orthopaedic Center 2800 E Desert Inn Rd Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 731-1616

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Coming from an Air Force family, Dr. Huff moved to Las Vegas in 1980 where he grew up and graduated from Las Vegas High School. After high school, he was presented with a tough decision, either accept an appointment to the Air Force Academy or accept a scholarship to play baseball at California State University at Los Angeles. Staying true to his dream, Dr. Huff accepted the scholarship to CSULA where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. His decision paid off because in 1994, Dr. Huff was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the Major League Baseball Draft. He played in the Phillies farm system for six years before being traded to the Kansas City Royals and subsequently ending his career with the Minnesota Twins as a free agent. During that time, Dr. Huff experienced a labrum tear in his shoulder and was treated by one of the top Sports Medicine doctors, Dr. Lewis Yocum. Although he continued to play baseball for several years after his injury, his experience with an orthopaedic injury gave him a new focus and he decided to pursue medicine to help others. Dr. Huff returned to Las Vegas and obtained his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Huff completed his orthopaedic residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Huff has published research on upper extremity trauma, Proximal Humeral Fracture Fixation: a Biomechanical Comparison of the Two Constructs, in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and was awarded the Best Teaching Resident by the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. After residency, he sought further training in Shoulder and Elbow surgery at The C.O.R.E. (Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education) Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Huff specializes in complex surgeries of the upper extremity including Shoulder and Elbow Replacement, Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repairs, Trauma and Fracture Care as well as sports related Shoulder and Elbow injuries. He believes his background as a patient and an athlete gives him a unique perspective on the positive impact orthopaedic treatment can have on lives and careers.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine - 2007

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Chinese
French
English

Location & Hours

Desert Orthopaedic Center
2800 E Desert Inn Rd Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteomyelitis
Rotator cuff syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Osteoarthritis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee

Procedures Performed

Physical Therapy
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Hip Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Aetna
Sana
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
AARP
Cigna
Affinity Health Plan
GEHA
Tricare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
HealthScope Benefits
Hometown Health
Humana
AmeriGroup
Golden Rule
HealthPartners
Medicaid
Alignment Health Plan
Medicare
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Culinary Health Fund
National Vision Administrators
Nippon Life Benefits
State Farm
Prominence Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
SCAN Health Plan
Triwest Healthcare Alliance

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