Skip to main content
Richard Abdo, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Tampa, FL, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital-Tampa

RichardVictorAbdoMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Tampa, FL

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery Attending James A. Haley VA Hospital. Assistant Professor (Joint), University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine at USF Health, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Dr. Abdo is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Abdo's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    James A. Haley VA Hospital, Orthopedic - 112
    13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
    Tampa, FL 33612
    Phone+1 813-972-2000
  • Is this information wrong?

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1987
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
    Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1983
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1982
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityB.S., Geology-Biology with Honors, Sigma Xi, 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, Co-President, 1981
  • Promotion with Commendation S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, 1979-1980
  • Lange Medical Publications Student Award S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, 1979
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Danziger, M. D., Abdo, R. V., and Decker, J. E.: Distal Tibia Bone Graft for Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle. Foot and Ankle International, 16: 187-190, 1995.  
    (see above), (see above)
  • Abdo, R. V. and Iorio, L. J.: Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2: 326-332, 1994.  
    (see above), (see above)
  • Couglin, M. J. and Abdo, R. V.: Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint with Vitallium Plate Fixation. Foot and Ankle International, 15:18-28, 1994.  
    (see above), (see above)
  • Join now to see all

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Seldin, D. W., Abdo, R. V., Decker, J. E., Egan, T. J., Iorio, L. J. and Iorio, R.: The Role of Three-Dimensional SPECT image Display in Managing Patients with Orthop...
    (see above), (see above)
  • Abdo, R. V., Decker, J.E., Seldin, D. W., Iorio, R. and Egan, T. J.: SPECT Bone Scan Imaging of the Foot and Ankle. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st An...
    (see above), (see above)
  • Abdo, R. V.: First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis For Recurrent Hallux Pain and Deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 7th Summer Meeting, Bo...
    (see above), (see above)

Lectures

  • Abdo, R.V.: Arthroscopy. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Review Course, Orlando, FL, October 1996. 
  • Abdo. R. V.: Fractures of the Ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Review Course, Orlando, FL, October 1996. 
  • Danzinger, M. B., Abdo, R. V., and Decker, J. E.: Distal Tibia Bone Graft for Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society – 24th A... 
  • Join now to see all

Other

  • Many resident conference presentations, local talks, etc 
    Richard V. Abdo, M.D.

Committees

  • Chairman, MPH Orthopaedic Section 2005 - 2007
  • Member, MPH Surgical Executive Committee 2001 - 2002
  • Chairman, MPH Department of Surgery 2001 - 2002
  • Member, MPH Medical Executive Committee 1999 - 2002
  • Vice Chairman, MPH Department of Surgery 1999 - 2001
  • Member, Morton Plant Mease Health Care Credentials Committee 1998 - 2001
  • Chairman (1997-1998), Member (1995-1998), Morton F. Plant Hospital (MPH) Medical Records Committee 1995 - 1998
  • Chairman, AOFAS CME Committee 1994 - 1998
  • Chairman (1996-1998), Member (1993-1998), AOFAS Post-Graduate Testing Committee 1993 - 1998
  • Liaison Representative to ACCME, AOFAS 1993 - 1994
  • Member, Lahey Clinic Charge Entry/Encounter Closeout Task Force 1992 - 1994
  • Clinical Visitors Program Committee Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) 1991 - 1993
  • Member, Lahey Clinic CME Committee 1991 - 1992

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Reviewer, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Researchinactive1993 - Present
  • Reviewer, The American Journal of Sports Medicineinactive1992 - Present
  • Associate Editor, Foot and Ankle International1991 - 2015
  • Team Physician, Clearwater Central Catholic High School1996 - 2000
  • Reviewer, Mass PRO1988 - 1992
  • Reviewer, Foot and Ankle International1989 - 1991