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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very nice and explained well.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Professional. Competent. Good communication. Confident, yet not arrogant.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, listens
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Simply put, Dr. Richardson is a great doctor. He is intelligent, compassionate, empathetic, patient, and confident.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He is an amazing doctor. Very competent with a great bedside manner.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Richardson is awesome.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent doctor, excellent care.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Richardson was thorough and pleasant. Would highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I had my final visit with Dr Richardson today. I could not have had better care and treatment from any other doctor! He is a true professional, fun to be around, very encouraging throughout the 6 month ordeal! I truly was lucky to have him available for my surgery and after care!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional demeanor. Pleasant bedside manner.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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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
very nice and explained well.
Professional. Competent. Good communication. Confident, yet not arrogant.
Friendly, knowledgeable, listens
Simply put, Dr. Richardson is a great doctor. He is intelligent, compassionate, empathetic, patient, and confident.
He is an amazing doctor. Very competent with a great bedside manner.
Dr Richardson is awesome.
Excellent doctor, excellent care.
Dr. Richardson was thorough and pleasant. Would highly recommend him.
I had my final visit with Dr Richardson today. I could not have had better care and treatment from any other doctor! He is a true professional, fun to be around, very encouraging throughout the 6 month ordeal! I truly was lucky to have him available for my surgery and after care!
Very professional demeanor. Pleasant bedside manner.