Dr. Richard Harrison Joins First Choice Medical Group
By First Choice Medical Group // October 22, 2013
FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL GROUP
First Choice Medical Group proudly announces the addition of Dr. Richard Harrison, physician, author, educator and patriot.
In 2011, Dr. Richard Harrison made his home in Brevard County after transitioning from active duty back to the U.S. Army Reserves, where he continues to serve our community and our nation.
He recently served a four month deployment as a Lt. Colonel with the U.S. Army Reserves in Kaiserslautern, Germany. For his efforts, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
In 2001, Dr. Harrison earned his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Harrison completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, followed by his Hand and Limb Fellowship at St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center in New York. This included training in Melbourne, Australia and congenital hand surgery training at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas.
During his service on active duty at Fort Bragg, NC, Dr. Harrison deployed twice with the U.S. Special Operations Command as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Dr. Harrison is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with additional sub-specialty board certifications in Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. In his spare time, he is a private pilot, a PADI certified scuba diver, and a proud Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Total shoulder replacement
• Total Shoulder Replacement
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Shoulder Replacement Revision
• Shoulder Instability
• Elbow Instability
• Fracture Treatment
• Sports Injuries
• Hand Surgery
ABOVE MAP: First Choice Medical Group is located at 709 S. Harbor City Blvd., Ste 100, Melbourne, FL 32901. For information call 321 725-2225.
