Biographical summary
Dr. Richardson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder, and hip. She earned her medical degree from Medical College of Virginia and completed her residency training at State University Of New York — Stony Brook. Following her residency, she completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the University of North Carolina as well as additional hip arthroscopy fellowship training at the University of Virginia.
She currently serves as team physician for Arizona State University Women's Soccer and Basketball teams and has served in the past as a team physician for University of Richmond Athletics, North
Carolina State University Football, multiple high schools, and several youth soccer and rugby leagues.
Whether you are a weekend warrior, collegiate athlete, or a parent chasing kids, Dr. Richardson is passionate about helping you get back to the activities that matter most.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- ACL surgery
- Cartilage restoration
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip labral repair
- Knee arthroscopy
- Kneecap realignment surgery
- Meniscectomy
- Meniscus repair
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labral repair
Interests
- Sports Medicine
- ACL injuries and Reconstruction
- Patella Instability
- Meniscus injuries
- Hip labral tears
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine
Education
- 2023
Fellowship - Hip ArthroscopyUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
- 2020
Fellowship - Orthopaedic Sports MedicineUniversity of North Carolina
- 2019
Residency - Orthopaedic SurgerySUNY at Stony Brook
- 2014
MDVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- 2009
BS - BiologyVirginia Tech
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2018
Roger Dee Best Resident Research Project AwardSUNY Stony Brook
- 2016
Junior Orthopedic Resident of the YearStony Brook University Hospital, SUNY Stony Brook
- 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyVirginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
- 2009
Magna cum laudeVirginia Tech
- 2009
Rescue Squad Life Membership AwardVirginia Tech
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
MemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- 2020 - present
MemberRichmond Academy of Medicine
- 2019 - present
Candidate MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha
Publications