

Orthopaedics
Richard Ferkel, M.D.
Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Southern California Orthopedic Institute; Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Richard Ferkel, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Van Nuys, CA. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 49 years.
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 1977)
- Residency: UCLA (Orthopedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: Southern California Orthopedic Institute (Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Healthgrades — \
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Healthgrades — National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, 2006
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports MedicineFoot & Ankle Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesFoot & Ankle SurgeryAnkle SurgeryAchilles Tendon RepairMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Experience
45+ years in practice