Richard J. Miller, M.D.

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Dr. Miller specializes in all aspects of upper extremity trauma and reconstruction. He has special expertise in arthroscopy of the shoulder and elbow and joint reconstructive procedures for the shoulder, elbow, and hand.

Dr. Miller earned his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed an orthopaedic surgical residency and fellowship at URMC Orthopaedics. Dr. Miller is board-certified and fellowship-trained in orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery. He has published nearly two-dozen medical journal articles on topics such as postoperative pain management and various surgical techniques. Dr. Miller is a Professor of Orthopaedics, a provider in URMC Shoulder and Elbow Services, and Chief of Hand and Wrist Services at URMC.

Dr. Miller works closely with our specially trained hand and upper extremity therapists in the Hand Rehabilitation program to direct your post-surgical care and to ensure a fast and successful recovery. When bracing is ordered by Dr. Miller, our hand therapists are prepared to fashion custom orthoses on site the same day as your appointment.

Specialties

Hand and Wrist, Shoulder and Elbow

Current Appointments

• Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)