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Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD

Accepting New Patients

(115 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: bone diseases, foot deformity, exostosis, and more.

7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 298-3000

Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD is affiliated with UC Health and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

Office Locations

7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

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222 PIEDMONT AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

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3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

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200 ALBERT SABIN WAY
CINCINNATI, OH 45219

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7690 DISCOVERY DRIVE
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069

(513) 475-8690

(513) 475-7593

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3590 Lucille Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45213

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Some issues Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Dr. Richard Laughlin, an orthopedic surgeon with Wright State Physicians, said flip flops can help people with painful toe problems, because they don't rub on an injured or sore area.”—"Summer sandals don't have to mean painful feet", Dayton Daily News, June 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295
hip imaging	16
hospital care	26
immobilization	44
implant removal	24
inpatient care	26
musculoskeletal imaging	178
X-rays	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, thoracic (chest) imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	334
hospital care	27
immobilization	19
inpatient care	27
musculoskeletal imaging	193
spinal procedures	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	74
X-rays	358

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	39
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, thoracic (chest) imaging and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	294
hip imaging	13
immobilization	23
implant removal	15
musculoskeletal imaging	233
spinal procedures	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	72
X-rays	376

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	39
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	347
hospital care	16
immobilization	46
implant removal	18
inpatient care	16
musculoskeletal imaging	201
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
X-rays	330

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	54
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379
hospital care	20
immobilization	43
implant removal	17
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	218
X-rays	358

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	23
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
hospital care	38
implant removal	13
inpatient care	38
musculoskeletal imaging	189
X-rays	305

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2018 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
immobilization	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	22
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	20
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH during 2020 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	172
immobilization	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in West Chester, OH were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, thoracic (chest) imaging and immobilization.

doctor visit	270
hip imaging	14
hospital care	25
immobilization	30
implant removal	17
inpatient care	25
musculoskeletal imaging	202
spinal procedures	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	55
X-rays	326

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	210
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	21
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Southern Illinois University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 996 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Southern Illinois University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 996 (2007)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 115 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Chester, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard T. Laughlin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CDC Medical LLC	$9,083 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $2,610	$6,473
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,733 EXTERNAL FIXATION $1,026	EXPert Nail $585	TFN ADVANCED $122
Legacy Ortho LLC	$1,200 $1,200
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$1,199 Infinity $1,058	Cartiva $125	INBONE $16
Stryker Corporation	$1,143 T2 $164	Infinity $161	INBONE $157	PRIME SERIES $155	TRIATHLON $135	Other $372
Other	$3,239 Extremities $834	Trauma $654	Taylor Spatial Frame $211	REDAPT Revision Hip System $170	EXPert Nail $168	Other $1,202

**Types of Payments**
Education	$10,860
Food and Beverage	$3,724
Travel and Lodging	$1,774
Consulting Fee	$1,239

Biography

Dr. Richard Laughlin specializes in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in West Chester, OH and Cincinnati, OH. His areas of expertise include pseudarthrosis (non-union), hallux valgus (big toe bunion), and osteomyelitis. Dr. Laughlin has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. His education and training includes medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University. He is affiliated with UC Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Laughlin's office in WEST CHESTER, OH.