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William Ritchie IV, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Albuquerque, NM

WilliamLRitchieIVMDMBA, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • Albuquerque, NM

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Past-president New Mexico Medical Society

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  • Office

    2100 Louisiana Blvd
    Suite 410
    Albuquerque, NM 87110
    Phone+1 505-724-4300
    Fax+1 505-724-4384

Summary

  • Dr. William Ritchie is an orthopedic surgeon in Albuquerque, NM and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 31 years. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and is experienced in sports medicine, knee hemiarthroplasty , knee arthroscopy, independent medical evaluation, and shoulder replacement.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Committees

  • Chairman, AAOS Medical liability Committee 2020 - Present
  • Member, AAOS Council on Advocacy 2020 - Present
  • Chair, NM Patient Compensation Fund Advisory Board 2020 - Present
  • Chairman, NMMS Annual Meeting Committee 2018 - 2020
  • Member, New Mexico Work Comp Medical Advisory Board
  • AMA Delegate, NMMS Council

Professional Memberships

Dr. William Ritchie, Dr. William Ritchie, MD, Dr. W Ritchie, Dr. William L Ritchie