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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He’s awesome!
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent communication. Thoroughly explains test results and answers questions. 10/10 would recommend
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Preuss is very professional, informative, patient and a good listener when it comes to my condition and symptoms.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great job. Appreciated the professionalism
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
The best! Explains everything. Great surgeon. So blessed to have him!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Pruess was touring in his explanation of the surgery (ACL reconstruction and meniscus root repair) and what to expect for immediate limitations. He also clearly reviews recovery protocols and milestones for return to sport.
He also facilitated getting connected with a sports medicine minded PT in the emerge ortho network of PT clinics.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Preuss! He is a great doctor and surgeon. He has made my arm back to normal!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptional care from this physician
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I had a 8AM appt and
wasn't seen until 8:40
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent appointment with Dr. Preuss. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, informative, and very personable. Glad to him as a provider now!
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.
He’s awesome!
Excellent communication. Thoroughly explains test results and answers questions. 10/10 would recommend
Dr. Preuss is very professional, informative, patient and a good listener when it comes to my condition and symptoms.
Great job. Appreciated the professionalism
The best! Explains everything. Great surgeon. So blessed to have him!
Dr. Pruess was touring in his explanation of the surgery (ACL reconstruction and meniscus root repair) and what to expect for immediate limitations. He also clearly reviews recovery protocols and milestones for return to sport. He also facilitated getting connected with a sports medicine minded PT in the emerge ortho network of PT clinics.
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Preuss! He is a great doctor and surgeon. He has made my arm back to normal!!
Exceptional care from this physician
I had a 8AM appt and wasn't seen until 8:40
Excellent appointment with Dr. Preuss. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, informative, and very personable. Glad to him as a provider now!