Richard Drake, D.O.
Orthopedic Spinal Surgery
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About Richard Drake, D.O.
Richard Drake, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery at Utica Park Clinic. He is board certified, and fellowship-trained in spinal surgery and diseases of the spine. He is a native Tulsan and has practiced in Tulsa since completing his spine surgery fellowship in 2009. He performs surgeries at Tulsa Spine and Specialty Hospital, Hillcrest Medical Center and Hillcrest Hospital South.
Dr. Drake is an experienced and accomplished spine surgeon. He currently serves as the director of the spine service and clinical assistant professor for the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency. Dr. Drake participates in ongoing clinical research and medical education. He is a routine speaker and has participated in numerous presentations to his peers covering various topics related to spine surgery.
Having performed thousands of spinal surgeries, Dr. Drake is proficient in and enjoys all aspects of his practice. He has extensive experience in both minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Whether you require a microdiscectomy or complex spinal reconstruction, Dr. Drake is ready to help and improve your quality of life.
Some of his areas of interest and procedures include:
- Complex cervical spine conditions and deformity
- Adult degenerative scoliosis
- Flatback deformity or previously failed spinal surgery
- Degenerative conditions including spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis
- Cervical and Lumbar disc replacement
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
When Dr. Drake is not working, he loves anything outdoors. “I have a small farm, you can usually find me there on the tractor or working on something.”
- Specialty
- Orthopedic Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- English
Education
Expertise
Fellowship
Center for Spinal Disorders at Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL Spine surgery 2009Residency
Oklahoma State University (OSU) Medical Center, Tulsa, OK Orthopedic surgery 2008Medical Degree
Oklahoma State University (OSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK Doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) 2002Undergraduate Degree
Oklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater, OK Bachelor of Science in biology 1996Certifications
Spine surgery (board certified)
Diseases of the spine (board certified)
Honors and Awards
Chief resident during orthopedic surgery residency
Oklahoma State University (OSU) Medical Center 2007Patient Reviews for Richard Drake, D.O.
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Dr Drake was great and professional at his craft.
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I have great respect for Dr. Drake and his PA whose name unfortunately escapes me. Jerrod maybe? They both took their time with me, showed empathy and understanding.
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Answered my questions
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I was kept fully informed.
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Talking to me as a human not just a paycheck. Answering all my questions and set my mind at ease
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I would highly recommend Dr. Drake with any type of spine or back problems.
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Thank you Dr Drake
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This was my first time seeing Dr. Drake. I was really impressed by him. He took time with me and answered all of my questions.
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I think very highly of Dr. Richard Drake. He's 5 out of 5.
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Dr was very informative about my condition and showed concern about me in a very caring way. He always takes the time to talk to me and that means a lot.
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Dr Drake is very kind & thoroughly explained options.
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Dr. Drake was so nice, actually listened. He showed me the effects, what to do and what to do if more pain comes back. Very knowledgeable and kind
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I will always recommend Dr Drake
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Dr Drake was very informative and exactly what I was looking for in an experienced surgeon
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I finally feel like I have been heard, and Dr. Drake explained in detail what and why my issue is.
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Dr. Drake is an excellent surgeon and I wouldn't have anyone else doing my spine surgery.
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Appreciated Dr Drake's concern for my issue and options to make it better. He listened to all my concerns and developed a treatment plan. Also, the time he spent with me is something you don't see anymore. I didn't feel rushed as in past providers.
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Dr Drake is the best. Never rushed visit, talks to patients more like a friend than a doctor. He's 1st class
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Dr. Drake was excellent. I highly recommend.
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Dr Drake is an extremely intelligent physician and I would follow him wherever he would move his practice. He is patient and always has his patience best interest in mind. He makes sure to show you the problem and ways to go about fixing the problem to your satisfaction. For these reasons he is always recommended to other people I interact with or I am asked about because I have done so well with his successful surgeries on my back.
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He listened to me as I explained what's going on with me and my condition
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Kind considerate and helped me feel at ease
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Dr. Drake is the best!
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Dr. Drake is an excellent surgeon. He shows a lot of concern and compassion for what you are going through. He also explains things well. Gives you options. All around an outstanding doctor.
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Dr. Drake spent abundant time with me to explain the problem and solution. HE IS THE BEST.
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The visit left me reassured that my condition would improve with surgery.
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All our concerns were answered and we understood.
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Dr. Richard Drake is a great doctor.
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Dr. Drake is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone
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Dr. Drake was very thorough in answering all my questions and with any future options or needs I may have.
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Dr Drake is kind, straightforward and thorough
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Dr. Drake is an excellent doctor and a pleasure to talk to. Answers questions and tell you what is going on.
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Dr. Drake is the best doctor I have ever used. Utica Park Clinic is very lucky to have him!
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Very very good with questions and my next visit concerning surgery. He would be the person I would send my family and friends too if their problems needed an expert.
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Dr. Drake performed my back surgery 14 years ago. I have had no problems. I trust him and his advice about my neck problems. He is the only surgeon I want treating me, ever.