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Richard Arness, DPM

4.6 out of 5 Patient Rating

A Specialist in Podiatry

As a podiatrist, Dr. Arness specializes in the diagnosis and treatment — both surgical and medical — of a wide range of foot disorders and abnormalities. He performs surgical procedures including reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine repair.

Conditions he often treats include:

Bunions
Hammer toes
Diabetic foot ulcers
Flat feet
Cavus foot and fractures

Speaks: English

Specialties

Podiatry

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Primary Location

Sanford Foot and Ankle Clinic

1720 S. University Drive
Floor 4B
Fargo, North Dakota 58103 1720 S. University Drive
Floor 4B
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Additional Locations

Background Information

Additional Locations

Sanford Jamestown Clinic

904 Fifth Ave NE
Jamestown, North Dakota 58401

Sanford Valley City Clinic

520 Chautauqua Blvd.
Valley City, North Dakota 58072

Ratings & Reviews

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Patient Rating

4.6 out of 5 Patient Rating

4.6out of 5

513 Ratings

, 116 Reviews

4.7Explanations Easy to Understand
Explanations Easy to Understand
4.6Listened Carefully to You
Listened Carefully to You
4.6Provided Enough Information
Provided Enough Information

4.6out of 5(513 Ratings, 116 Comments)

Mar 31, 2025

Great doctor

Mar 21, 2025

Great

Mar 21, 2025

Sanford needs more Doctors and nurses just like this in every department!! I wish he could be my primary care provider!!

Mar 21, 2025

Dr.Arness is awesome

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