
Overview
Richard D. Reitman, M.D., specializes in total joint replacement surgeries of the shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and knee. He joined the Texas Center for Joint Replacement staff in July 2000. He also has advanced training in the area of complicated hip and knee revision surgery.After completing his undergraduate work in engineering at Michigan State University, and his medical training at Wayne State in Michigan, he studied orthopedic surgery at the prestigious Harvard Combined Orthopedic surgery training program in Boston, Mass. His fellowships included joint replacement surgery at Brigham and Women’s at Massachusetts General Hospitals in Boston. There he studied hip, knee and shoulder replacement techniques and participated in a study of a new type of total ankle implant that improves motion with less bone loss than current methods. He was appointed as a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School during his stay there.Reitman believes in “joint preservation surgery.” He offers many surgeries that are designed for people whose joint disease is not advanced enough for total joint surgery, but causes them enough discomfort that they are ready for treatment. These techniques include arthroscopy and osteotomy, as well as other procedures. He is very interested in exercise and therapy as treatment for arthritis.You can often see Reitman running or biking along the roads of the North Texas area as he trains for marathons and triathlons.
Dr. Reitman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
6020 W Parker Rd, Ste 470, Plano, TX 75093
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard D. Reitman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Reitman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard D. Reitman by calling their office at 972-608-8868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard D. Reitman a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard D. Reitman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard D. Reitman specialize in?
While Dr. Richard D. Reitman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard D. Reitman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard D. Reitman has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard D. Reitman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard D. Reitman accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard D. Reitman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-608-8868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Reitman isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Acute PainDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- TendinitisDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Reitman isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knock KneesDr. Reitman isExperienced. Learn about Knock Knees.

