Richard L. Snyder
MD
Dr. Richard Lance Snyder is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He brings over 25 years of diverse expertise to Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.
Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma, completed his residency at the University of Kansas, and advanced his expertise by completing a shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado and spine surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California. His comprehensive training enables him to offer expert care for various orthopedic conditions.
Recognized as the 2022 Northeast Florida Sports Physician of the Year, Dr. Snyder is highly regarded for his contributions to sports medicine. He has served as the team doctor for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, University of Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Explorers, and Kansas City Royals and often works with other MLB teams and their roster of players.
As a lifelong athlete, high school and college All American, Dr. Snyder played football at the University of Kansas. His years spent on the field led him to have a passion for treating shoulder and elbow injuries.
Dr Snyder lives in Atlantic Beach with his wife, son and three dogs. He is an avid golfer, tennis player and loves reading in his spare time.
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Education
Doctor of Medicine
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
(Oklahoma City, OK)
Training
| Fellowship | University of Colorado, Shoulder and Sports Medicine (Boulder, Colorado) |
| Fellowship | University of Southern California, Spine Surgery (Los Angeles, California) |
| Residency | University of Kansas, Orthopedic Surgery (Lawrence, Kansas) |
| Internship | University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas) |
Certifications
| Medical License | State of Florida |
| Board-Certified | American Board of Orthopedic Surgery |
| Member | Florida Orthopedic Society |
| Diplomat | American Board of Orthopedic Surgeon |
| Fellow | American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon |
| Member | American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine |
Specialties
- • Orthopedic Surgery
- • Shoulder, Elbow, Knee Arthroscopy
- • Rotator Cuff Repair
- • Cartilage Repair
- • UCL Repair (Tommy John Reconstruction)
- • Sports Medicine
- • ACL Reconstruction
- • Reverse Total Shoulder
- • Knee Preservation
Dr. Richard L. Snyder Practices at the Following Locations
St Augustine SR-207
45 Groover Loop,
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Meet Dr. Richard L. Snyder
Dr. Snyder Team
Matthew Montgomery
PA‑C
Our Specialists
The team at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists consists of highly-trained physicians who have spent years researching and developing cutting edge methods and new technologies to provide the best treatments possible.
Jorge I. Acevedo
MD
Foot & Ankle Specialist
Stephen R. Arndt
MD
Foot & Ankle Specialist
Pavel Balduyeu
MD
Pain Management Specialist
Aaron M. Bates
MD
Sports Medicine
Jeffrey B. Burnette
MD
Joint Specialist
Camden B. Burns
MD
Spine Care Specialist
Frank R. Collier Jr.
MD
Pain Management Specialist
Rahul V. Deshmukh
MD
Joint Specialist, Sports Medicine
