R. Michael Ritchey, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1999 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
General Anesthesiology
Pain Management
Biographical Sketch
R. Michael Ritchey, MD, is Director of the Acute Pain Management Service and is a member of Staff in the Departments of General Anesthesiology and Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic's main campus.
Dr. Ritchey specializes in the treatment of postoperative pain. Techniques that he employs include epidural analgesia and peripheral nerve analgesia. Other areas of expertise include anesthesia for orthopedic surgery and urological surgery.
Dr. Ritchey is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, Toledo, OH |
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| Internship: | Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed), Transitional, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Anesthesiology, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Pain Management, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) John Carroll University, University Heights, OH |
Certifications
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Specialty Interests
Acute postoperative pain management, anesthesia for orthopedic surgery, anesthesia for urological surgery., pain management including spine, regional anesthesia, spine, spine pain.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Regional Anesthesia
- Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists
Industry Relationships
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