Richard Little, MD

About

RICHARD LITTLE, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 2479 E COLORADO BLVD in SPEARFISH, SD.

Richard Little is one of 6 orthopedic providers listed in SPEARFISH, SD on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 79% of Richard Little's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was knee work. Their most frequent service was replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee for 70 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

  75

  70 patients · above the state median of 32

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

  63

  50 patients · near the state median of 72

• Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis

  23

  20 patients · near the state median of 29

• Release and/or relocation of hand nerve

  15

  12 patients · below the state median of 31

• Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope

  14

  14 patients · near the state median of 14

Training and practice

Richard Little has been in practice since 1991, after graduating from University of Minnesota Medical School.

• Practices with Monument Health Network Inc (163 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital, Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, Monument Health Sturgis Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Servicesand 1 more

Registry record

• Licensed in South Dakota
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.