Richard A Wathne MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgeon at Pocatello Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

2240 E Center StPocatello, ID 83201
Phone+1 208-233-2100
Fax+1 208-233-3146

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Education & Training

University of ColoradoFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1995
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1994
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

ID State Medical License 1995 - 2027
CO State Medical License 1994 - 1997
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Phoenix Ortho, Phoenix Ortho, LLC, 2012, 2014-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Phoenix Ortho, Phoenix Ortho, LLC, 2012, 2014-2016
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

40 citations
Modular unipolar versus bipolar prosthesis: a prospective evaluation of functional outcome after femoral neck fracture
Richard A. Wathne, Kenneth J. Koval, Gina B. Aharonoff, Joseph D. Zuckerman, David A. Jones
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 1995-01-01