Dustin L Richter, MD

Biography

Dr. Richter completed his medical education and residency training at UNM, where he was named the UNM Orthopaedic Resident Instructor of the Year. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the University of Virgnia. He began practicing orthopaedic surgery in the Department of Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Division at UNM in August 2016. He currently serves as the sports medicine fellowship director, director of clinical sports medicine research, and Associate Team Physician for the UNM Lobos varsity athletic teams.

Personal Statement

Dr. Richter specializes in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and enjoys treating athletes of all ages and activity levels. He chose a career in academic medicine as he enjoys the complexity of patients, the opportunity to educate residents and fellows, and the ability to perform research. Dr. Richter enjoys both basic and clinical research. His research interests include the treatment and clinical outcomes of multi-ligamentous knee injuries, revision ACL reconstruction, improvement of functional outcomes with sports injuries, and financial impact studies. He is a member of AOSSM, AANA and AAOS, a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and is also an American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leader.

Education

Medical School
2010
University of New Mexico

Fellowship
Sports Medicine
2016
University of Virginia Medical Center

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
2015
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2018-07-24

Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
2020-08-11

Gender

Male