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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Very satisfied! He finally gave my issue a name. Nobody had done that before. Also go to treat it.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough and informative
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Thank you for helping me feel better. Great customer service from you and your wonderful staff.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very understandable and great bedside manner!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
First time visit with Dr. Preuss. Very pleased with him and felt very comfortable.
I will return to see him if needed.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr was great!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Spends time explaining. Never in rush.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very thorough—collaborated on his approach which included injection, PT and MRI to get deeper insight on the source of pain. Takes time to listen and give thoughtful and well-explained feedback and action plan. Excellent demeanor and communication.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough with his evaluation and answered all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great doctor and great bedside manner. I would highly recommend!
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.
Very satisfied! He finally gave my issue a name. Nobody had done that before. Also go to treat it.
Very thorough and informative
Thank you for helping me feel better. Great customer service from you and your wonderful staff.
Very understandable and great bedside manner!
First time visit with Dr. Preuss. Very pleased with him and felt very comfortable. I will return to see him if needed.
Dr was great!!!
Spends time explaining. Never in rush.
Very thorough—collaborated on his approach which included injection, PT and MRI to get deeper insight on the source of pain. Takes time to listen and give thoughtful and well-explained feedback and action plan. Excellent demeanor and communication.
Very thorough with his evaluation and answered all my questions.
Great doctor and great bedside manner. I would highly recommend!