Medical Group Member
Richard Harrison, MD - Orthopedics
Surgery - Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand and Wrist, Orthopedic surgery – Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute - Melbourne
Address: 240 N. Wickham Rd.
Suite 104
Melbourne, FL 32935
Call: (407) 643-1234
Fax: (321) 541-1786
Office Hours:
8:00 am-4:30 pm
Bio
Dr. Richard Harrison is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and his expertise includes:
- Rotator cuff
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder fracture
- Shoulder instability
- Sports medicine
- Hand injury
- Orthopedic trauma
- Thumb carpometacarpal arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Knee meniscus tear
- Anterior cruciate ligament tear
- Elbow instability
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
Dr. Harrison enjoys taking time with his patients to fully explain the nature of their injuries and options for rehabilitation. He draws on his experiences as a chemical engineer, a paramedic and a surgeon in the U.S. Army to successfully problem-solve and make positive impacts in his patients’ lives.
Dr. Harrison’s Training
Dr. Harrison earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, where he graduated magna cum laude, and received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami and his traveling fellowship in hand and upper limb surgery at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City, Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas.
About Dr. Harrison
Dr. Harrison is board certified in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic sports medicine and hand surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. His professional memberships include the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons.
He serves as a commander in the U.S. Army Reserve and has deployed several times, including to Iraq, Afghanistan and Germany. He has been recognized with numerous military honors, including the Bronze Star and Joint Commendation medals.
Outside of work, Dr. Harrison enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling and being on the water. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Board Certifications
Academic Information
Medical Education
Baylor College of MedicineResidency
Jackson Memorial HospitalFellowship
St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center
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