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Richard F. Owens, M.D.
Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Medford
4.8
1.2K Ratings
335 Comments
Dr. Richard Owens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in both foot and ankle surgery.
4.8
1.2K Ratings
335 Comments
Dr. Richard Owens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in both foot and ankle surgery.
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Dr. Richard Owens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and served eight years as an officer in the US Air Force. He then attended medical school and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Cincinnati. He received subspecialty training in foot and ankle under Dr. Steven Conti in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Owens and his family fell in love with the Rogue Valley during a job search and relocated from the Midwest. He was recruited by Southern Oregon Orthopedics in 2010 to fill a pressing need for high-quality foot and ankle care. His professional interests include sports injuries, total ankle joint replacement, deformity correction and lower extremity trauma.
"I was interested in small-town life, the outdoor activities, and the opportunity to practice big city medicine without the drawbacks of city life. Southern Oregon Orthopedics, with its sub-specialty focus, offers that opportunity."
In addition to his clinical practice, dr. Owens enjoys running, golf, wine-tasting, and family life. He is active in his church and enjoys twice-yearly medical mission trips to Honduras as well as a yearly shoe ministry at Medford Gospel Mission.
Education
2009-2010 Fellow, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh PA
2004-2009 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Univeristy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH
1999–2004 M.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
1987–1991 Virginia Tech, B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Employment
2010- present Orthopaedic Surgeon, Southern Oregon Orthopedics, Medford, OR
2009-2010 Fellow, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh PA
2004-2009 Resident, Univeristy of Cincinnati Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
1992–2000 Captain, USAF: Engineer/project manager for various upgrade programs for the F-15, A-10, and F-117 fighter jets. Top Secret security clearance.
1989–1992 Ingersol-Rand: Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
1985–1991 Various jobs: Camp counselor, referee, census worker
Honors / Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
US Air Force
Divisional Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (1995, 1999)
Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force ROTC
Top General Military Corps Cadet, 1987-88
Field Training: Top 10% Physical Fitness Award
4-Year Air Force ROTC Scholarship, Virginia Tech
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Terrific communication and discussion of treatment options. Pleasant and personable!
Dr. Owens patiently and completely explained all the surgical options for my achilles and foot problems. He did this twice because I had trouble understanding. I have decided not to do the surgery at this time, but I highly value his medical opinions and ability to explain my options.
He is always caring and helps tremendously.
He’s an awesome listener. I feel like I had a home run in regards to getting a great Doctor. Nothing but good to say about the doctor or his staff very good people I feel like compassion is their passion and they’re very competent. Sorry about the book.
From the moment I walked in the staff at the front counter were very helpful. Each of the people interacted with were great. I was in and out with friendly smiles. I went home and I actually boast about it too many people saying if they ever need to go into that urgent care Walk-in for a foot hand injury they should go there. Unfortunately I did not but what a fabulous resource I was only referred there after I found out it was broken. I wish I had started there at first.
Smart, very friendly, not rushed through. I got more information that was very thorough than I had gotten elsewhere. I will be going back to Dr. Owens for any foot care I need. I will also refer friends and family.
He took the time to explain my injury, what my treatment options were and give me the statistics for which had the highest success rate. I was highly impressed and would definitely recommend him.
Explains things well. Instills confidence and well-being.
Thorough, listened, easy
Very personable made me feel like my problem would be solved, and he left it up to me with the guidance of his professional opinion