Dr. Richard Ball MD
Orthopedist
6100 Pan Am E Fwy Suite 455 Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Richard Ball is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ball specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ball tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
New York Medical College 1966
Albany Medical College - Union University 1972
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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