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Dr. Richard Dennis Ferkel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Other Specialty, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Southern California Orthopedic Institute Van Nuys 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 901-6600

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Ferkel grew up in Illinois and attended UCLA where he played football for two years. Subsequently, he graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and accomplished his orthopedic training at UCLA. He completed fellowship training in sports medicine and reconstructive knee and shoulder surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and had additional training in foot and ankle surgery at that time. He is currently the director of the sports medicine fellowship program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Ferkel has published numerous articles regarding the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, and sports medicine. He co-edited the book, "Prosthetic Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee," and authored the textbook "Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot and Ankle." He lectures extensively all over the world. In addition, he has invented numerous surgical devices and performed live surgery throughout Europe. He has received numerous awards and was selected to be in the book entitled "The Best Doctors in America.â€ Dr. Ferkel is a clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery at UCLA and was chief of arthroscopic surgery at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital for fifteen years. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is a qualified medical examiner (QME) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations. Dr. Ferkel started the Athletic Training Program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. In addition, he has been the team physician for Crespi Carmelite, Oaks Christian, and Harvard-Westlake High Schools, and Los Angeles Valley College for many years. He has worked with the U.S. Olympic teams, specifically the U.S. Soccer Team, the Special Olympics, and is a consultant to the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Outside of the office, Dr. Ferkel enjoys playing tennis, skiing, drumming, and spending time with his family. He also assists in fundraising for a variety of charities. Dr. Ferkel is available to see patients at the Van Nuys and Bakersfield offices.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucla Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine - 1977

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Southern Calfornia Orthpdc Institute
6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
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

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

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

Procedures Performed

Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Knee Arthroscopy
Bunion Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

CHAMPVA
Consolidated Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Medicare
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Medicaid
Kaiser Permanente
Inland Empire Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Travelers
Humana
Nippon Life Benefits
AARP
Liberty Mutual
Optum Health
SCAN Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Western Health Advantage
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Net
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Corvel
Medical Mutual

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99