Dr. Damien Richardson, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care at EmergeOrtho–Blue Ridge Region. He sees patients in South Asheville and Waynesville, NC, offering both nonsurgical and surgical treatments. His expertise includes bracing, orthotics, minimally invasive procedures, ankle replacement, fusion, ligament reconstruction, and revision surgery. He also treats complex conditions such as Achilles tendon ruptures, cartilage injuries, arthritis, ankle instability, and fractures.
Dr. Damien Richardson, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care at EmergeOrtho–Blue Ridge Region. He sees patients in South Asheville and Waynesville, NC, offering both nonsurgical and surgical treatments. His expertise includes bracing, orthotics, minimally invasive procedures, ankle replacement, fusion, ligament reconstruction, and revision surgery. He also treats complex conditions such as Achilles tendon ruptures, cartilage injuries, arthritis, ankle instability, and fractures.
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The service was excellent. Everyone was so nice, professional and very helpful. This is my first time experiencing an injury and they made me feel comfortable. Thanks
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Richardson is very knowledgeable and professional. He is caring and very thorough. I would highly recommend him!
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
We have been so impressed with emergeortho since our first encounter yesterday! Dr Richardson, Alexis and the XRay staff were very kind and professional! I can’t wait to get surgery behind me and have full confidence in Dr Richardson!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Always professional
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Listens well and is very professional.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional and personable. To the point and was able to get things put into place very quickly. Text the lot to impress me.But I was impressed.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I was one of the last appointments of the day and felt very rushed. WS very disappointed at his cavalier attitude after hearing great things about him prior to my appointment. I left there without a firm opinion on what was happening with my foot
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional, caring, and personable.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Took X-rays, told me it was bursitis and to take nsaids. I told him I can’t because I’m allergic to nsaids and asked for prednisone or a steroid injection instead. He refused to do either and sent me on my way.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Richardson is fantastic. Professional, caring and great at his job
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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Blue Ridge Region: South Asheville - Orthopedics
2585 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - McDowell - Orthopedics
Dr. Damien Richardson, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care at EmergeOrtho-Blue Ridge Region. He treats patients at both the South Asheville and Waynesville, NC, clinics, providing expert care for a range of foot and ankle conditions and injuries.
His comprehensive approach includes nonsurgical treatments such as bracing, orthotics, and therapeutic footwear, as well as advanced surgical interventions including minimally invasive procedures, ankle replacement and fusion, ligament reconstruction, and revision surgery. He also manages complex issues such as Achilles tendon ruptures, cartilage injuries, ankle instability, arthritis, and fractures, including Lisfranc and Jones fractures.
Education and Expertise Dr. Richardson’s education began at Arizona State University, where he earned a B.S. in bioengineering with minors in mechanics and biochemistry. He went on to receive his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, followed by an M.P.H. in quantitative methods from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a Zuckerman Fellow. He completed his general surgery internship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, then his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He pursued advanced training with a prestigious orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Harvard’s Mass General.
In addition to his board certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Richardson holds multiple state medical licenses and is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. His commitment to excellence and community involvement is reflected in his roles as a national speaker, educator, and advocate for athletic and academic achievement.
As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot & ankle surgeon, Dr. Richardson addresses a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries, including:
Orthopedic foot and ankle surgery Nonoperative foot and ankle care, including: bracing, orthotics, shoe wear, and other therapeutic options Foot and ankle minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures Cartilage injuries of the foot and ankle Ankle fractures ... 20 More Community Connections Banner High Performance Center | Scottsdale, Ariz. August 2024 Guest Speaker – Girls Flag Football Sports Combine, Athletic/Academic Excellence Mountain Point High School | Phoenix, Ariz. July 2024 Guest Speaker – High School Football, Athletic/Academic Excellence Desert Vista High School | Phoenix, Ariz. June 2024 Guest Speaker – High School Football, Athletic/Academic Excellence Pat Tillman Foundation | Tempe, Ariz. April 2024 Guest Speaker – 20th Anniversary, Tillman Legacy Arthritis Foundation April 2023 Grant Reviewer Nth Dimensions Bioskills Workshop, October 2022 Faculty Instructor Education Fellowship: Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle, Harvard—Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA Undergraduate: Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
The service was excellent. Everyone was so nice, professional and very helpful. This is my first time experiencing an injury and they made me feel comfortable. Thanks
Dr. Richardson is very knowledgeable and professional. He is caring and very thorough. I would highly recommend him!
We have been so impressed with emergeortho since our first encounter yesterday! Dr Richardson, Alexis and the XRay staff were very kind and professional! I can’t wait to get surgery behind me and have full confidence in Dr Richardson!
Always professional
Listens well and is very professional.
Very professional and personable. To the point and was able to get things put into place very quickly. Text the lot to impress me.But I was impressed.
I was one of the last appointments of the day and felt very rushed. WS very disappointed at his cavalier attitude after hearing great things about him prior to my appointment. I left there without a firm opinion on what was happening with my foot
Very professional, caring, and personable.
Took X-rays, told me it was bursitis and to take nsaids. I told him I can’t because I’m allergic to nsaids and asked for prednisone or a steroid injection instead. He refused to do either and sent me on my way.
Dr Richardson is fantastic. Professional, caring and great at his job