A New Chapter, Built on 30 Years of Trust.
Dr. Grimsley has joined UF Health Orthopaedics — same expertise, same personal attention, now with the added strength of one of Florida’s leading academic health systems.
Don’t let osteoarthritis put the brakes on living.
Lose the pain & rediscover what's possible — with Dr. Richard Grimsley, an experienced and dedicated surgeon, now backed by the resources of UF Health.
See Your Treatment Options about Don’t let osteoarthritis put the brakes on living.Joint Replacement, Together
You don't have to navigate this alone. From your first visit through recovery, Dr. Grimsley and his team walk every step with you and your family — so you always know what's next, and why.
See Our Approach about Joint Replacement, TogetherIt’s Rocket Science Without the Rockets.
Dr. Grimsley utilizes the latest technological advances — from robotic-arm-assisted navigation systems to custom 3-D printed implants — to ensure your new joint is the best fit for you.
See the Technology about It’s Rocket Science Without the Rockets.
Understanding Your Options
Knee Pain
We ask a lot from our knees. They bear most of our body weight, and we expect them to be both flexible and rigid. When our knees start to hurt, it can really disrupt our daily activities.
Learn more about Knee Pain
Hip Pain
Hip pain often shows up in the groin or thigh, not where you'd expect — and it can be hard to tell apart from sciatica, bursitis, or a strain. Here's how to know what you're dealing with.
Learn more about Hip Pain
Meet Dr. Richard Grimsley
Dr. Richard Grimsley has spent more than 30 years helping people in Northeast Florida get their lives back from joint pain. A board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in total joint reconstruction, he's performed thousands of hip and knee replacements — and he still believes surgery should be the last option, not the first one offered. His patients know him for straight answers, real thoroughness, and the kind of care that treats getting you back to your life as the whole point.
Learn more about Dr. Richard GrimsleyWelcome to our Practice
Am I a Candidate for Joint Surgery?
Four signs it may be time to consider joint replacement.
Check the Signs — Am I a Candidate for Joint Surgery?Why Should I Choose Dr. Grimsley?
Thirty years of joint replacement experience, and what that means for you.
See His Background — Why Should I Choose Dr. Grimsley?Patient F.A.Q.
Appointments, referrals, insurance and medical records — answered.
Read the F.A.Q. — Patient F.A.Q.5 Things to Know About Joint Replacement
What to weigh before you decide on surgery.
See All Five — 5 Things to Know About Joint Replacement
Patient Testimonials
“Thorough, courteous, knowledgeable, and very professional.”
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Locations and Hours
UF Health Orthopaedics - Flagler Hospital
120 Health Park Boulevard, Suite 1St. Augustine, FL 32086888-481-2135UF Health Orthopaedics - Durbin Park
120 UF Health Way, Suite 2200Saint Johns, FL 32259888-481-2135UF Health Orthopaedics - Palm Coast
145 City Place, Suite 201Palm Coast, FL 32164888-481-2135
- Monday – Friday
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Convenient on-site parking