Rich Preuss, M.D., graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Arabic language. He ran cross-country and track at the Naval Academy and following graduation he completed Navy SEAL training at the Naval Special Warfare Center in California.
Rich Preuss, M.D., graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Arabic language. He ran cross-country and track at the Naval Academy and following graduation he completed Navy SEAL training at the Naval Special Warfare Center in California.
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Excellent visit. Dr. P was very good in giving me bad news.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
I have seen Dr. Preuss three times. Twice for my shoulder. I am very confident that Dr. Preuss will do a great job replacing my shoulder. Trust is important and I trust him.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Preuss was very thorough, competent, and patient. He took the time to explain everything clearly to my wife and me and answered all of our questions. He has a fantastic personality and truly cares about his patience. One of the best doctors I have ever seen, and I highly recommend him.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Listens to what you have to say.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Preuss was very thorough and answered all my questions. He took the time to also assuage my concerns. I am grateful he was my surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Pruess explained everything I needed to know before the procedure on my shoulder. He and the surgical staff took great care of me before and after the procedure. I have confidence his judgement re; the diagnosis and his skills as a surgeon and would not hesitate to have him treat me in the future.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great Doc!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Professional, friendly!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Preuss, Has a great bedside manner. Explains things well and genuinely seems to care about his patients.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough, professional, & patient. Excellent replacement for Dr. Kelso
Rich Preuss, M.D., graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Arabic language. He ran cross-country and track at the Naval Academy and following graduation he completed Navy SEAL training at the Naval Special Warfare Center in California.
As a Navy SEAL officer, he was based in Virginia and the United Kingdom, deploying multiple times abroad. After seven years of service, he left active duty in the Navy to pursue a career in medicine.
He went on to complete a post-baccalaureate premedical certificate at Bryn Mawr College and then earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Preuss completed his residency at the UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Los Angeles. He then completed a Sports, Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, where he worked with the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC and Charlotte Knights.
Dr. Preuss is widely published on a variety of topics in orthopedics. He enjoys working with patients to help them recover from injury, achieve their goals and resume an active life.
Dr. Preuss is proficient in Spanish as a second language.
Outside of the operating room, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys.
Excellent visit. Dr. P was very good in giving me bad news.
I have seen Dr. Preuss three times. Twice for my shoulder. I am very confident that Dr. Preuss will do a great job replacing my shoulder. Trust is important and I trust him.
Dr. Preuss was very thorough, competent, and patient. He took the time to explain everything clearly to my wife and me and answered all of our questions. He has a fantastic personality and truly cares about his patience. One of the best doctors I have ever seen, and I highly recommend him.
Listens to what you have to say.
Dr Preuss was very thorough and answered all my questions. He took the time to also assuage my concerns. I am grateful he was my surgeon.
Dr. Pruess explained everything I needed to know before the procedure on my shoulder. He and the surgical staff took great care of me before and after the procedure. I have confidence his judgement re; the diagnosis and his skills as a surgeon and would not hesitate to have him treat me in the future.
Great Doc!
Professional, friendly!
Dr Preuss, Has a great bedside manner. Explains things well and genuinely seems to care about his patients.
Very thorough, professional, & patient. Excellent replacement for Dr. Kelso