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.
Specialty Interests
acute postoperative pain management, anesthesia for orthopedic surgery, anesthesia for urological surgery., pain management including spine, regional anesthesia, spine, spine pain
Industry Relationships
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Dr. Ritchey has reported no financial relationship with
industry that is applicable to this listing. Patients
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