Richard G. Wendt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics

Areas of Interest:

Specializing in total joint replacement and knee and hip replacement revision.


Accepting new patients.

4.9 / 5 (Based on 811 Reviews)
Biography

“When I first came to town, and I’ve been here for many years, I did pretty much anything and everything – sports medicine, ACL reconstructions, fractures and trauma. As we’ve added new doctors in our group – most of whom are fellowship-trained in these other areas – I’ve been able to drift toward my interest, which is joint replacement.”

Dr. Richard Wendt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with special interests in arthritic hip and knee conditions, total joint reconstruction, arthroscopy and trauma. After earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in affiliation with the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita.

“Patients should come to OrthoKansas, whether they’re local or regional, because the people we have here are high-quality and excellent physicians, every one of them,” he said. “We have a nursing staff and staff in the therapy department that’s as good as it can be and we hope people come here knowing that and we’ll do the best we can for them.”

Philosophy Of Care

My patients will get the best care they can get with what I know. I take pride in the fact that I may not be the guy who can do something for you, but I know who that guy is. Whenever that occurs, I’ll get that patient to the right physician.


At OrthoKansas, you are supported by a team of highly trained experts throughout your treatment and recovery. Learn more about Dr. Wendt's team. (pdf)

Doctor's Contact Information

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Languages

English

Medical Areas of Expertise

Services

Knee Care and Hip Care

Credentials

Education and Training

Medical Degree University of Kansas Hospital
Residency University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita/ St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Board Certified

Orthopaedic Surgery

Locations
  • OrthoKansas
    6265 Rock Chalk Drive
    Suite 1500
    Lawrence, KS 66049
    Phone: Main 785-843-9125

Provider Review Comments

November 27, 2025
Very good
November 24, 2025
Dr. Wendt addressed my questions and administered a cortizone shot to see if that would help my condition.
November 24, 2025
Very knowledgeable and personable.
November 23, 2025
Excellent
November 18, 2025
Super! I was pleasantly surprised by how much time Dr. Wendt spent with me, showing me the X-rays, talking through options.
November 14, 2025
I love Dr. Wendt. My whole family has seen him for years with orthopedic problems.
November 13, 2025
Excellent.
November 11, 2025
Good
November 08, 2025
Always good
November 06, 2025
Great!
November 06, 2025
Excellent!
November 05, 2025
Good
November 04, 2025
Dr Wendt listened to me, answered my questions & was kind & thorough.
November 02, 2025
Awesome
November 01, 2025
Very good
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