Dr. Richard Owens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in both foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Richard Owens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in both foot and ankle surgery.
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
He’s the best
Very attentive to problem. Good listener. Offered good suggestions.
Dr. Owen's listened to my concerns, respected .y desire to avoid surgery. Didn't bash the podiatrist I had been seeing and gave me non surgical alternatives I hadn't been given before.
I wish to thank Dr Owens and his entire staff for the excellent and professonal care. My ankle is performing perfectly, the same way Dr. Owens and his staff. He conveyed that if we all worked together, the out come would be perfect, he was right!
He's my favorite Dr.
Dr Owen’s very nice gentleman all thru my surgery and recovery process he and his team made me feel that they cared and was there when needed I recommend him 100%!
Very kind and considerate answered all my questions very impressed
Where are you? Respectable punctual has always reviewed the patient’s chart before Appointment. great surgeon. Always has more than one option
I wouldn't want anyone else, ever. Dr. Owens has superior skills.
Richard is not a personal doctor he is harsh and not very likable. I’m sure he’s an excellent doctor but I don’t think I will seek his treatment.