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Dr. Richard Alexander Sweet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic 4130 Dutchmans Ln Ste 300, Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-1794

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Sweet specializes in the area of total joint replacement. He completed the AuFrank Reconstruction Fellowship in joint replacement surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. He has been involved in both clinical and scientific research in this field, which has included implant and instrument development for hip and knee replacement surgery. These research and development efforts have focused particularly on minimal incision techniques. An avid teacher, he often conducts seminars on the subject of total joint replacement for both medical personnel and the community at large. This includes physician cadaver lab teaching of minimal incision total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgery. He has a special interest in sports medicine and particular expertise in knee reconstructive surgery. He also serves as the team physician for Kentucky Country Day. Dr. Sweet was born in Kentucky and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kentucky. He served his residency at the University of Louisville. He belongs to all the state and local medical societies and is board certified in orthopaedic surgery.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine - 1976

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic
4130 Dutchmans Ln Ste 300, Louisville, KY 40207
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

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Plantar Fasciitis
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Osteoarthritis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Rotator cuff syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Osteomyelitis
Sciatica
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee

Procedures Performed

Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Knee Replacement
Physical Therapy
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations

Insurance Accepted

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

Ascension Health
Anthem Blue Cross
Humana
Wellcare
Medicare
CHAMPVA
AmeriGroup
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareSource
APWU
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
AARP
MDwise
Cigna
Tricare

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