William Ritchie MD

William Ritchie, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with clinical expertise in shoulder and knee conditions, orthopaedic sports medicine, occupational medicine, and orthopaedic trauma. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Ritchie earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and is affiliated with local hospitals including Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. He is listed with New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates / New Mexico Orthopaedics, where he provides care for patients ranging from active individuals and athletes to those managing work-related injuries. His background includes service in the United States Air Force, where he served as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Kirtland Air Force Base. Dr. Ritchie is also a graduate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Leadership Fellows Program and has contributed to health policy and governance as Chair of New Mexico’s Patient Compensation Fund Advisory Board. In his clinical practice, Dr. Ritchie emphasizes a conservative, whole-person approach, tailoring treatment plans to support safe recovery and return to work, sport, and daily activities.