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Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD

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(Dr. Richard Woodson Rutherford Jr., M.D.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Medical College of Georgia

Professional interests include: meniscus tear, hip arthritis, total knee replacement, and more.

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-4079

Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD is an orthopedist in Durham, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho and UNC Health Alliance.

Office Locations

120 William Penn Plaza
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 220-5255

(919) 313-1276

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EmergeOrtho

3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704

(336) 599-4778

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UNC Health Alliance

7810 Nc Highway 751
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 544-7270

(919) 544-7276

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EmergeOrtho

7810 Nc-751 Suite 150
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 220-6379

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UNC Health Alliance

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-4079

(336) 599-4778

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Some issues Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

reconstructive surgery

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD performed more ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint imaging, joint reconstruction, knee arthroplasty, knee MRI, reconstructive surgery, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

MRI

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

MRI

spine MRI

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD performed more knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spine MRI, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
reconstructive surgery	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	74
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	16
injections	18
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	109
lower extremity surgery	109
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	109
X-rays	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	27
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	17
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	324
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	42
injections	72
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	69
musculoskeletal imaging	78
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	58
X-rays	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2019 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	224
doctor visit	717
injections	224
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	177
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	98
X-rays	275

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	69
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2020 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	268
CT scan	13
doctor visit	877
hip imaging	17
injections	268
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	55
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	39
musculoskeletal imaging	235
reconstructive surgery	55
spinal procedures	119
X-rays	302

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	69
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2021 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	378
CT scan	13
doctor visit	1228
hip imaging	29
injections	401
joint surgery	105
lower extremity surgery	105
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	51
musculoskeletal imaging	340
pain management	23
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	105
spinal procedures	115
X-rays	407

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	83
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	384
doctor visit	1137
hip imaging	37
injections	384
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	108
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	60
musculoskeletal imaging	293
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	108
spinal procedures	89
X-rays	339

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	90
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	311
doctor visit	930
hip imaging	55
injections	311
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	124
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77
musculoskeletal imaging	283
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	124
spinal procedures	74
X-rays	297

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	69
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Durham, NC were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	236
CT scan	13
doctor visit	755
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	34
hospital care	29
injections	239
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	77
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	56
musculoskeletal imaging	204
open surgery	13
pain management	23
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	76
spinal procedures	99
X-rays	250

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	353
Male	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	70
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	433
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	178
85 and over	56
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Duke University Hospital

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified (2021)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

EmergeOrtho

UNC Health Alliance

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard W. Rutherford JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,286 Persona $2,847	Taperloc $193	ROSA-Knee $137	Oxford $82	Gel One $13	Other $13
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,628 ATTUNE $2,333	CORAIL $96	SUMMIT $85	PEAK $15	$99
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.	$1,082 $1,082
Stryker Corporation	$729 TRIATHLON $380	ACCOLADE $199	Mako $103	MAKOplasty $47
Mallinckrodt LLC	$247 OFIRMEV $247
Other	$701 Exparel $126	CORAIL $121	MACI $117	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $101	REAL INTELLIGENCE $85	Other $151

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,144
Food and Beverage	$3,530

Biography

Dr. Richard Rutherford is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests include hip arthritis, knee arthritis, and osteoarthritis. He is affiliated with EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Rutherford's office in Durham, NC. He is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Rutherford trained at Duke University Hospital for his residency.