Scott Ritterman, M.D.
PHYSICIAN
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LATEST BLOGS
Hammer Toe: What Causes It and How It’s Treated
Have you ever slipped on your favorite pair of shoes only to feel an unexpected pinch or pressure in your toes? Or maybe a simple walk around the block leaves you dealing with discomfort that seems out of proportion to the activity. For many people, these everyday...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent the Need for Spine Surgery?
The mere mention of “spine surgery” is often enough to send a shiver down anyone’s back. The fact that you would be undergoing an invasive procedure on such a vital part of your body is intimidating enough, but it also conjures up worries about long recovery times,...
When Is Surgery Recommended for Bunions?
Bunions often start as a small bump at the base of the big toe. At first, it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern or occasional annoyance when wearing tighter shoes. Over time, however, that bump can become increasingly painful, swollen, and inflamed. While many...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Revision Joint Replacement Surgery
- Fracture Care
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Lehigh University
- M.D. — The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
- Internship — Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
- Residency — Rhode Island Hospital/ Brown Medical School
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma — Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical School
- Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction — Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
CERTIFICATION
- Board-Eligible- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Ritterman spends his free time enjoying outdoor activities, including skiing and hiking.