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Richard Nixon, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Northwest Knee and Shoulder Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Nixon is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital and First Surgical Hospital. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and adult reconstruction, and is experienced in sports medicine, knee injuries, shoulder conditions, and minimally-invasive total knee and total hip replacement.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)
    Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Press Mentions

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Dr. Richard Nixon, Dr. Richard Nixon, MD, Dr. R Nixon, Dr. Richard G. Nixon