1998 Fellow, Harvard Hand and Upper Extremity Service Brigham's and Women's Hospital / Children's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts
1993 Intern, General Surgery The Mount Sinai Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio
Residency
1997
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Licensure & Certifications
ABOS board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery ABOS board certified in Hand Surgery ABOS board certified in Sports Medicine Exactech’s shoulder replacement implant
Absolutely professional staff of people who explained everything and every step of my shoulder replacement. The text messages with exercises and what to do and not do were excellent. You feel like they're with you on a daily basis assisting in the healing process.
~ Mike Forrett ~
When you have one surgery and it was a flop. And thought no one cared if it didn't work or check to see what was wrong. I was pleasantly surprised by the OAW Physical Therapy department and Dr. Rick Papandrea and his team. OUTSTANDING! He was so interested in getting my arm fixed and moving again. He really listened and came up with a plan. I have never experienced a doctor who took the time to call or see me. He repaired my arm and shoulder. I would highly recommend him as a surgeon and a doctor with great vision and follow through. Also, the Physical therapy department was outstanding as well. I would have never been in contact with Dr. Papandrea if it wasn't for them.
And a shout out to Nickolas Kriesel, Dr. Papandrea's PA. Who was another great asset to his staff. He was pleasant and also had a great ear to listen and really believe in what I was telling him. "Thank You Nick",
Thank you to Rick Papandrea and the Physical therapy departmen...
~ Peggy Mat-Siewert ~
My son who was 15 at the time and who is a three sport athlete in High School had to have surgery on his elbow due to having OCD of the elbow. Dr. Rick Papandrea was one of two Dr.'s we were referred to for my son and we chose to see him. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful Dr. Papandrea was in helping my son's elbow get fixed and getting him back to playing his sports he loves. Dr. Papandrea truly cares about his patients and giving them the best care he can. Him and his team are absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend OAW and Dr. Papandrea to anyone who is in need of any kind of arm/shoulder/elbow/hand treatment or surgery. He is a top notch Surgeon!!!! Thanks Dr. Papandrea for all you did for my son.
~ Amy L Wilde ~
Dr. Rick Papandrea has been my physician since 2004. He has replaced both of my shoulders, one with a traditional replacement and one using the reverse shoulder technique. He also did carpel tunnel surgery on my right hand. My surgeries went extremely well and I have had no issues since the operations. Dr. Papandrea is extremely knowledgeable, he keeps abreast of the latest innovations in his field, and he has a great deal of experience executing complex surgeries. He is also very caring, kind, and down-to-earth. He always takes the time to answer my questions, and he explains intricate and difficult procedures in a way that I can understand. I enjoy my visits with Dr. Papandrea because he treats me with respect and he is genuinely concerned about my well-being. Before my surgeries, when the nurses saw on my chart who the attending surgeon was, they all referred to Dr. Papandrea as “the best” and the “most meticulous.” I feel very fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
~ MARY JO BROWN ~
Excllent! OAW is committed to providing the highest quality specialized musculoskeletal care to patients. Dr. Papandrea & his team are wonderful and caring.
~ Allison G ~
Dr. Papendrea is the best surgeon I have ever had. I fell on my right arm several years ago and tore the tendon in my elbow. Every doctor told me they could not help me. I would have to live with the pain. After surgery I went to PT at the clinic for three months. Happy to say I'm playing golf again.
~ Kristin R ~
Friendly and patient staff. Dr. Papandrea is a great surgeon and his team took really great care of me before and especially after my rotator cuff and torn bicep tendon surgery. The physical therapy staff also took great care of me for a quick recovery. Highly recommend this place and Dr. Papandrea.
~ Bear M ~
I had best service 3 years ago over waukesha did excellent job can't wait see him again amazing doctor Rick F. Papandrea he is amazin dr work with great i am so happy came back so is Papandrea
