Dr. Richard Frisch strives to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the betterment of his profession and patient outcomes, through active involvement in research and teaching. His primary interest is focused on minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Richard Frisch strives to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the betterment of his profession and patient outcomes, through active involvement in research and teaching. His primary interest is focused on minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Richard Frisch came to the Southeastern Spine Institute in 2011 after three years at the Ochsner Spine Center in New Orleans, where he was co-Medical Director before joining our practice.
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND
Dr. Frisch graduated from the MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2002. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2007 and his Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of California San Francisco in 2008.
He is a member of the following organizations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- South Carolina Orthopedic Association – President-elect 2019-2020
- The South Carolina Spine Society – President 2017
Dr. Frisch strives to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the betterment of his profession and patient outcomes, through active involvement in research and teaching. His primary interest is focused on minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders. He has taught and presented internationally and extensively throughout the United States.
Dr. Frisch has authored multiple publications and book chapters receiving several awards for his work. Most recently, in 2018, he earned the best paper award by the society of minimally invasive spine surgery (SMISS) at their annual meeting for his study “A Clinical Study to Evaluate Static vs. Expandable Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Devices: with One-Year Follow-up.”
Most important to Dr. Frisch have been his contributions and work at home in South Carolina. He has served as the president of the South Carolina Spine Society and is the incoming president for the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association in 2019.
Very personable
Awesome practice !! Amazing bedside manner, listens and is compassionate! His PA is the BEST EVER!!! She is INCREDIBLY INTELLIGENT and SO PERSONABLE!!! She NEEDS to become a Doctor!!! I am so impressed with her!!! Can’t say enough good things about that lady!!!
He is the best. Answers all my questions very clearly. Spends the time with me and not rushes.
Excellent experience. Explained my issues to o me.
Thank you so much Dr. Frisch!! You and your staff went above and beyond today. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my concerns and then explain my upcoming procedure. Friendly and helpful staff.
Always pleasant and Always helpful listening to my pain issues and very healthful before we leave getting an injection . Thank you !!!
While I didn’t see Dr. Frisch this visit, I saw his assistant who was awesome. Very personal and nice.
I always enjoy seeing Anna. She's very attentive and helps seek solutions.
Always!!!
Everyone is so nice. Always go in to see doctors right at appointment time. They are so informative and know spine problems well. I like how everything is in their building. Mri. Shots erc.