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Dr. Richard Claridge, MD

Dr. Richard Claridge, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Claridge, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY / GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS in 1985. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Mayo Clinic-Arizona

13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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2.4
30 ratings, 6 with a written review
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My Hero 1991-92
I bless the day I went to Dr. Richard Claridge with painful bunions - October 1991 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. I had 'Resection/Realignment' on my left foot Mid October then the right foot the first week of January 1992. I agree - first appointment - bedside manner - kaput! I tossed the 'hot potato' back at him and everything changed. He explained the procedures; everything with all the appointments. This man is my idol. I couldn't walk a block before. Since then I've been on 2 African Historic Expeditions walking 710 miles and 680 miles.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail Wensley – Jul 14, 2022
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He did a right hip replacement on me in 2016. Nothing went right. Wish I'd have gone to someone else, but when I flrst saw him he said I definitely needed it and he had a "cancelation in the morning". That's a true quote, I should have known better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Calvin – Jan 03, 2022
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Dr. Claridge did a TKR on my right knee in October, 2015. I am a year and a half out from that surgery and still having a great deal of pain in that knee. I have been back to see him 3 times and he tells me my knee is perfect (based on x-rays), but has given me no explanation as to why I am still having so much pain. His attitude is pompous, and I find him rude and not willing to try to understand my frustration. I really wish I had researched orthopedic surgeons more thoroughly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Carolyn Wittman in Eloy, AZ – Apr 21, 2017
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Horrible bed side manners and has no personality. Extremely rude and not helpful. Not the experience we expected from all the hype Mayo Clinic gets.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Feb 15, 2017
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I had seen 4 of the top Orthopedic Foot & Ankle surgeons in Phoenix before Dr. Claridge because they wanted to fuse my ankle for a calcaneal fracture. He made me repeat all of my CT scans and x-rays $600 even though I had just had them done. The pompous a## recommended amputating my leg as a primary treatment option when all the other doctors recommended ankle Fusion. If I could give them a 0 Stars I would I filed a complaint with the medical board they said they could not punish him I Dance Now
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Dr. Dave in Glendale AZ – Aug 28, 2016
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Possibly a good carpenter.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Bill in phoenix, az – Jul 27, 2016
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Dr. Richard Claridge, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY / GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS in 1985. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Fairfield University / Graduate School Of Education And Allied Professions

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Mayo Clinic-Arizona

Scottsdale-Transplant13400 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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(480) 757-9443
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