
Christopher A. Ritter, MD
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Trauma Surgery
As an orthopaedic physician, the focus of my practice is complex foot and ankle deformities. Total ankle replacement, lower extremity osteotomies and complicated hindfoot fusions are unique aspects of my practice. There are many people that have arthritic deformities of the foot and ankle, often from previous traumatic injuries, that have difficulty with normal daily activities or difficulty simply walking any distance without pain. Surgical and non-surgical options exist for these patients to return them to higher levels of function with less pain.
I joined UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 2004, when I returned to my hometown of Buffalo upon completion of my medical education. I am board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. I also maintain membership in the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, New York State Orthopaedic Society, Western New York Orthopaedic Society and Erie County Medical Society.
Education & Training
- Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute (2004)
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, State University of New York at Buffalo (2003)
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Basic Science Research Fellowship, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998)
- Internship, General Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998)
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (1997)
- MS, Natural Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (1993)
- BS, Cell Biology, Cornell University (1991)
Employment
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2004-present)
- Co-Director, Foot and Ankle Center, Erie County Medical Center (2004-present)
Certifications
- Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery