About Dr. Richard K. Gaines
Dr. Richard K. Gaines is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and lifelong Florida resident raised in Daytona Beach. He joined The Orthopedic Clinic in 2015, bringing more than two decades of experience serving patients in Volusia County.
Dr. Gaines specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures of the knee and shoulder, as well as total hip replacement (including the anterior approach), and other advanced orthopedic procedures.
Dr. Gaines’s passion for orthopedics was inspired by his father, an oral surgeon, and his lifelong love of sports. Over the years, he has focused on helping patients regain mobility and quality of life through precise, minimally invasive techniques and comprehensive care.
He has extensive experience with shoulder and knee reconstruction, arthroscopic procedures, and total hip replacement surgery.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gaines is committed to giving back to his community. He has served as a team physician for several local sports organizations, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Daytona Cubs professional baseball team, and numerous high schools.
He is also a Clinical Instructor for the Florida State College of Medicine, sharing his expertise with the next generation of physicians.
Outside of work, Dr. Gaines enjoys golf, fishing, skiing, and spending time with his wife, Susan, and their three children. He values staying active and connected with family, bringing that same energy and focus to his practice.
Clinical Expertise:
- Shoulder: Arthroscopic repair, shoulder reconstruction, total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
- Knee: Arthroscopic repair, reconstruction, partial and total knee replacement
- Hip: Total hip replacement, including anterior approach
- General Orthopedic Procedures: Arthroscopic procedures of ankle and elbow
- Trauma: Fracture care of upper and lower extremities
Education and Training
BS, Davidson College, 1982
MD, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1986
General Surgery, Emory University, 1986 – 1987
Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University, 1987 – 1991
Sports Medicine, University of Miami, 1991 – 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Diplomat, 1994 – 2004
Recertification by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 – 2014
Recertification by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 – 2024
Recertification by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2025 – 2034
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, 2001
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1987
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Florida Orthopaedic Society
Florida Medical Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Volusia County Medical Society
Surgery Center of Volusia, Daytona Beach
Halifax Health, Daytona Beach & Port Orange
Advent Health, Daytona Beach
East Coast Surgery Center, Daytona Beach
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