Professor Dr. Richard Bransford

Biography

Richard J. Bransford is a Professor and Director of the UW Orthopaedics Spine Fellowship Program at the University of Washington. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed his orthopedic training at the University of Washington, including a Spine Fellowship and a Pediatric Fellowship at Westmead Children's Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Bransford is board certified and has a clinical interest in spinal disorders and trauma surgery, as well as education for third-world orthopedic physicians. He emphasizes the importance of patient understanding of issues and expected outcomes during patient care. In addition to his clinical duties, he is involved in innovative research focused on the effects of bisphosphonates on fusion and fracture healing, and he has explored the use of robotic-assisted devices in spinal surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, basketball, running, reading, and cooking.

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