New Physician Joins Vidant Orthopedics-Washington | Eastern NC Now

Dr. Richard Couch, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, will join Vidant Orthopedics-Washington located at 1207 Highland Drive.

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    GREENVILLE — Dr. Richard Couch, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, will join Vidant Orthopedics-Washington located at 1207 Highland Drive.

    Dr. Couch is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan. He most recently worked at Florida Medical Associates Specialists in Ocala, Florida.

    Dr. Couch's areas of interest include anterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repair. "I was attracted to Vidant Orthopedics and the Washington area because of the great people I met during my visits to the area," said Dr. Couch. "I am impressed by their dedication and team approach to providing the best patient care. I look forward to joining the practice and caring for patients in this community."

    Dr. Couch is joining one other physician, two physician assistants, and one nurse practitioner. He is currently accepting new patients; please call (252) 946-6513 to schedule an appointment.

    Vidant Medical Group is a multispeciality physician and provider group that is part of Vidant Health. Vidant Health is a network of interconnected physician practices, more than 12,000 employees, eight hospitals, home health and hospice programs and wellness facilities.

    For more information, visit www.VidantHealth.com.

    Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in eight eastern North Carolina hospitals. The health system includes Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Vidant Bertie Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Vidant Duplin Hospital, Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital, Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Vidant Home Health and Hospice,Vidant Wellness Centers, Vidant Medical Group and is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. On the web at www.vidanthealth.com.
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