Dr. Richard Heater, MD
Dr. Richard Heater, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sacramento, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. He is accepting new patients.
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2801 K St Ste 330 Sacramento, CA 95816Make an Appointment
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| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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I make every effort to render compassionate, timely orthopaedic care to my patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Ca Davis Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical SchoolSacramento Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1969
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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