Dr. Terek - University Orthopedics Richard M. Terek, M.D., specializes in musculoskeletal oncology and adult reconstructive surgery. A musculoskeletal oncologist cares for patients with tumors in the arms, legs, pelvis or spine. Tumor surgery and reconstructive surgery involves removing the tumor and restoring what is removed. Reconstruction is performed with combinations of artificial joints, bone transplants, and muscle transfers. These tumors occur in both children and adults.
Treatment sometimes requires radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Experts in pediatric, adult and radiation oncology and pathology work with Dr. Terek at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary team to cure patients. Dr. Terek is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, The Pediatric Oncology Group, and the Rhode Island Clinical Oncology Group. Dr. Terek was awarded a fellowship from the American Cancer Society and completed training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.