Doctor profile
Priv. Doz. Dr. med. habil. Richard Kasch
I am Richard Kasch, a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. I want to understand what is limiting you and what you would like to be able to do again. Together, we make sense of your symptoms and findings and discuss which treatment suits your situation.
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Profile and specialties
Richard Kasch at a glance
Priv. Doz. Dr. med. habil. Richard Kasch is a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. He has been in independent practice at OrthoCoast in Wolgast since 2020. His main areas of care are non-surgical orthopaedics, spinal conditions, pain management and physical treatment methods.
Treatment focus
Back care and pain management: non-surgical spinal care, manual medicine, medication and image-guided pain treatments, including periradicular therapy (PRT).
Joints, tendons and muscles: non-surgical care for joint conditions and osteoarthritis, sports orthopaedics, and maintaining or rebuilding capacity for everyday activities and sport.
Bone health: osteoporosis assessment, evaluation of fracture risk and DXA findings, and treatment and prevention together with our bone health team.
Examination and medical consultation
Clinical orthopaedic examination, X-rays, ultrasound, and functional and movement assessment. Where a specific clinical question calls for it, I arrange further imaging such as MRI or CT and use the findings in my assessment.
Your goals, observations and experiences with previous treatments are part of the discussion. I explain which question an examination is intended to answer.
Experience and qualifications
Conservative treatment options
Manual medicine, exercise and training advice, orthoses and orthopaedic aids. Where clinically appropriate, options include ACP/PRP, hyaluronic acid, shockwave, laser or neural therapy. Before deciding, we discuss the benefits, limitations and your questions; further information is available on the relevant treatment pages.
I also offer IHHT, which alternates breathing phases with lower and higher oxygen levels. This is intended to stimulate adaptation processes in the body, which are also being studied at a cellular level. We discuss individually what this means for your situation and whether IHHT is suitable for you.
Education and professional background
2000–2007: Medical studies at University Medicine Greifswald
2007: Medical licence and doctorate
2007–2015: Specialist training at University Medicine Greifswald
Since 2015: Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
2017: Habilitation; research focus on back pain
Since 2020: Independent practice at OrthoCoast in Wolgast
My professional experience includes work-related stays in New Zealand, Australia and the USA. During extended research stays in Australia, I worked closely with researchers studying back pain. Insights from this work informed my clinical practice first in Greifswald and later at OrthoCoast.
Specialist training and additional qualifications
Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery since 2015
Qualification in manual medicine (Chirotherapie), obtained in 2015
Additional qualification in sports medicine, obtained in 2017
P.C.M.® Pain Care Manager (Univ.), training completed in 2020
Radiological qualifications: skeletal X-ray diagnostics, intraoperative X-ray diagnostics and emergency X-ray diagnostics
Appointments and preparation
Languages and preparation
Fluent German and English. Please let us know your language preference when arranging your appointment.
Bring relevant medical letters, imaging reports and a medication list. Make a note of your main questions and experiences with previous treatments. An example from your daily life helps us understand your concern; you do not need medical terminology.
Arrange an appointment
If you would like an appointment with Richard Kasch, please say so and briefly describe your concern. Mention any treatment recommendation you have already received. You can find the contact options under “Appointments and enquiries”; the practice will clarify the appropriate route with you.
Further information is available on the back pain treatment and ACP/PRP pages.
Frequently asked questions
Does Richard Kasch also treat joint and tendon symptoms?
Yes. Conservative treatment of joint and osteoarthritis symptoms, tendon and muscle symptoms, and sports orthopaedics are among my areas of work at OrthoCoast. Which measure is useful for you is assessed on the basis of your specific concern.
Can I attend with an existing treatment recommendation?
Mention the recommendation when arranging your appointment and bring the relevant records. During the medical consultation, we can assess whether the recommendation suits your current situation and how to proceed.
Are consultations in English possible?
I speak German and English fluently. Please mention your language preference when arranging your visit with the practice so that it can be taken into account.
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