Dr. Richard Martin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroscopic ACL primary and revision surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and revision surgery, arthroscopic shoulder instability surgery, and patella stabilization surgery.
Dr. Richard Martin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroscopic ACL primary and revision surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and revision surgery, arthroscopic shoulder instability surgery, and patella stabilization surgery.
Dr. Richard Martin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroscopic ACL primary and revision surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and revision surgery, arthroscopic shoulder instability surgery, and patella stabilization surgery. He was initially drawn to the field of orthopedic sports medicine after experiencing a sports injury at 13-years-old. It was later during medical school that Dr. Martin realized that he derived tremendous satisfaction from helping active people return to their active lifestyles via the field of orthopedics. Dr. Martin received both his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Illinois. He later completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the prestigious Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Martin was honored with a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. J.R. Steadman of the world-renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, where he further honed his skills in shoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Martin is proud to have served as a team physician for the Arizona Diamondbacks in addition to being an integral member of the medical team for the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Redwings. He has also served as a team physician for multiple local high schools, and is the former medical director for the Paradise Valley School District Athletic Program. Dedicated to the advancement of medicine, Dr. Martin is a published author and frequent lecturer on a variety of topics pertaining to orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His current research projects include evaluation, treatment and prevention of golf injuries. Dr. Martin currently serves on the Executive Committee, Quality Assurance Committee and Workers’ Compensation Committee for OrthoArizona and he has been a recurrent recipient of the prestigious "Top Doc" title bestowed annually by PHOENIX Magazine.
Residency
Henry Ford Health System
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Fellowship Training
The Steadman Clinic
Employment
OrthoArizona Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
John C. Lincoln Hospital- North Mountain
North Valley Surgery Center
Paradise Valley Hospital
Pinnacle Surgery Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Thompson Peak Hospital
The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Arizona (TOSCA)
Biltmore Surgical Center
OASIS
Felt comfortable and confident as he examined my knee. Will see how rehab progresses. Good staff as well.
Great communication and I felt he understood my ailments and is moving onto next steps.
Was very pleased to meet Dr Martin. He was very efficient, very responsive.
Communication is always very important after surgery and Dr. Martin and his staff are very very good
Dr. Martin always listens to my concerns and takes his time in answering any questions.
Quick, easy, effective appointment.
The best!
Wasn’t very friendly or empathetic for my issue
PA Ryan is amazing. Very attentive, knowledgeable, friendly
Didn’t meet with Dr Martin. But I was there 70 minutes before I was called back. Way too long for a wait time. Ryan saw me & managed my issue quickly. Great treatment but wait time sucked!!