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Dr. Richard Kinard, MD

Dr. Richard Kinard, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Kinard, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Gainesville, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4500 Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32607

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kinard specializes in the area of Diagnostic Radiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kinard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kinard

4.7

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Judy Faye Cannon – Jul 17, 2023
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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
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Susan Blankenship – Oct 31, 2021
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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
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Mar 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Virginia Bishop – Oct 02, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 28, 2019
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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
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Stephen in Gainesville, FL – Oct 12, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Tifton, GA – Sep 22, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Bruce B in Gainesville, FL – Feb 21, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Jan Fronk in Gainesville, FL – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to help patients achieve their personal wellness goals by providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care that is unsurpassed in quality, accessibility and compassion. We are dedicated to Improving Lives - Everyday. The Orthopaedic...read more

biography

Born in Greensboro NC. Attended University of Florida undergraduate and University of North Carolina medical school. Surgery intership University of Colorado, Denver. Radiology residency USAF David Grant Medical Center ( affiliated with University...read more
  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Interventional Neuroradiology

  • Interventional Radiology

  • Diagnostic Radiology

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

  • David Grant Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 1978
  • University Of Florida

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
Diagnostic Radiology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

Practice

Healthsouth Sports Medicine Re4500 Newberry Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
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Practice

The Orthopaedic Institute1710 SE 16th Ave Ocala, FL 34471
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    340 NW Commerce Dr
    Lake City, FL 32055
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    Recipient of 80
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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