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Dr. Joel Richnak, MD

Dr. Joel Richnak, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Richnak, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Grass Valley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St George'S University School Of Med St George'S Grenada in 1999. He is affiliated with Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

380 Sierra College Dr Ste 200 Grass Valley, CA 95945
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(530) 477-0893

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Richnak specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Richnak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richnak

4.5

30 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
7%
7%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Alan Linson – Jul 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
George – Feb 23, 2022
Thank you, George, for your kind review. I'm...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bev McGarr – Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Licia – Dec 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Annette – Nov 07, 2020
Thank you, Annette, for your review. It's very...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
CA – Oct 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
M M Cabral – Aug 13, 2020
Dr. Richnak's Reply –
Thank you for your helpful review!
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dan S – Aug 04, 2020
Thank you for your kind review, Dan - very much...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mark W – Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Richnak's Reply –
Thank you for your helpful review Mark!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
SN – Jun 20, 2020
Thank you for your very kind review - much...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 09, 2020
Dr. Richnak's Reply –
Thank you for your positive rating!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bambi Flanigan – Mar 07, 2020
Thank you, Bambi, for your review - it is very...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 04, 2019
Thanks for posting your review Hector - I hope...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Judy T – Nov 21, 2019
Dr. Richnak's Reply –
Thank you, Judy, for your positive review.
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
R – Nov 21, 2019
Dr. Richnak's Reply –
You are most welcome! Thank you for your review.
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mark DeMartini – Nov 08, 2019
A much belated thank you for your helpful review...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 28, 2019
Thank you for your helpful and thorough review. ...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff in CA – Feb 14, 2019
Thank you for your very thoughtful review Jeff -...Read More
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marysville – Apr 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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FRANK B in Lincoln – Feb 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Mountain View Rehabilitation is a spine and sport medicine clinic, specializing in non-surgical orthopedic injuries. Our philosophy is to restore your health and functionality; to enable you to return to your life's activities and passions.

biography

Dr. Joel Richnak is Managing Partner at Mountain View Rehabilitation Medical Associates where he is Co-Chairman of their sports and spine specialty clinic. He is also a Consulting Physiatrist for Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley,...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Sports Medicine

  • Regenerative Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • St Barnabas Medical Center-livingston

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • St George's University School Of Med St George's Grenada

    Medical School, 1999

  • University Of California/santa Cruz

    Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Mountain View Rehabilitation Medical Associates Inc.380 Sierra College Dr Ste 200 Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

    155 Glasson Way
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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