Appointments: (518) 489-2666
Richard H. Alfred, M.D.
Dr. Richard Alfred is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine injuries.
He is the trauma physician for Saratoga Race Course and the team physician for Siena College, Hudson Valley Community College, and Russell Sage College. He is the former training camp physician for the New York Giants football team.
Dr. Alfred is a native of Albany and a graduate of Albany High School.
“Been with Dr. Alfred for years he is great.”
– Saphronia S.
“Dr. Alfred is the best, and his bedside manner is awesome. I feel like I have known him forever.”
– Michael L.
“Dr. Alfred has been my go-to Doc since 2000. He has done 4 surgeries on me, and I am very please with him and the outcome. He is a great doctor and is easy to talk to. I highly recommend him.”
– Dawn V.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Biochemical Sciences: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Doctor of Medicine: Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
- General Surgery Internship: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Sports Medicine Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Albany Medical College, 1980
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Staff Appointments
- Albany Medical College: Clinical Professor
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
- Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center
- St. Peter's Hospital
Team Affiliations
- Albany High School
- Houston Astros
- New York Giants
- New York Racing Association
- Siena College
- The Sage Colleges
- Tri-City ValleyCats
- University at Albany, State University of New York