Dr. Richard L. Uhl, M.D.

Orthopedics physician, Albany, NY

Dr. Uhl is an orthopaedic surgeon at The Bone & Joint Center in Albany, New York, focused on hand and upper extremity care.

1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12206

At a glance

Board certification

Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand

Leadership

Has served as chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Albany Medical Center

Self-pay option

The practice has a self-pay option, and insurance claims are not submitted for self-pay.

Languages

English

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About Dr. Uhl

Dr. Uhl is an orthopaedic surgeon. His focus is hand and upper extremity care. His focus also includes orthopedic trauma, including carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist fractures and complex upper-extremity trauma.

He offers care for the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, and for upper extremity trauma. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1984 from Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopaedic surgery, both at NYU Hospitals Center.

His hand surgery fellowship was at Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center. He has served as chair of the orthopedic surgery department at Albany Medical Center. He has held the title of professor of orthopedic surgery at Albany Medical College.

For 22 years he led the Division of Orthopedic Surgery as its head. For 26 years he was the residency program director.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Hand and upper extremity care Orthopedic trauma Carpal tunnel syndrome Wrist fractures Complex upper-extremity trauma Hand, wrist and elbow care Shoulder care

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Internship

General Surgery, NYU Hospitals Center

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospitals Center

Fellowship

Hand Surgery, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center

Board certification

Orthopaedic Surgery (1992) and Surgery of the Hand (1993)

Professional memberships

American Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York State Society for Surgery of the Hand, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO Alumni Association

License

New York Verify with the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions

NPI

1841389566

Location

1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Albany, NY 12206

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Recognition and research

Awards

He was named among the Capital Region's Top 2015 Doctors.

Capital Region Living Magazine named him in its list of Best Doctors for 2017.

Publications

Dr. Uhl is the author of "Lemonade from Lemons-Using COVID Downtime to Teach Essential Telemedicine Skills" in JB & JS Open Access (2021).

Dr. Uhl is the author of "Orthopaedic Primer of Nutritional Requirements for Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems" in JBJS Reviews (2018).

Dr. Uhl is the author of "Social and Cultural Barriers: Understanding Musculoskeletal Health Literacy: AOA Critical Issues" in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume (2016).

Dr. Uhl is the author of "Musculoskeletal Health Literacy in Patients With Foot and Ankle Injuries: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Comprehension" in Foot & Ankle Specialist (2016).

Dr. Uhl is the author of "Elementary Implantable Force Sensor: For Smart Orthopaedic Implants" in Advances in Biosensors and Bioelectronics (2013).

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Uhl take insurance, or offer a membership?

The practice has a self-pay option. Insurance claims are not submitted for self-pay.

Is Dr. Uhl board certified?

Yes. His board certifications are in Orthopaedic Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand, from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Uhl train?

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopaedic surgery, both at NYU Hospitals Center. His hand surgery fellowship was at Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center.