RICHARD VLASAK, M.D., earned his medical degree at the University of Floridain 1988 and also completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at theUniversity of Florida. He completed four fellowships, covering OrthopaedicOncology, Adult Reconstruction, and Spine at the University of Florida andthe Mayo Clinic.He returned to UF in 1998 to work in the Department of Orthopaedics and has held several positions over the years, including Director of 3rd and 4th year medical students on Orthopaedic rotations, faculty advisor to undergraduate students, and faculty advisor for the Bioengineering Clinical Preceptorship Program.Vlasak was elected to membership in the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons. He is also a member of several other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the International Society of Limb Salvage.
Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD
- Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute 3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
- (352) 273-7001
Brief Intro
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Mayo Clinic, Minnesota - 1995
University of Florida - 1994
RESIDENCY
University of Florida - 1993
University of Florida - 1989
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University of Florida - 1988
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- UF Health Sports Performance Center
- 3450 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
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Mon:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat:10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun:5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Specialties Treated
- Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Humana
- Medicare
- Wellcare
- Capital Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- AvMed
- Aetna
- Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- UnitedHealthcare
- CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
- Florida Health Care Plans
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