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Dr. Richard A. Miller, MD

Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery

4/5(11)
2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131
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About

Dr. Richard Miller is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Miller specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Miller 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

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1985

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

foot & ankle surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation University of New Mexico School of Medicine -

Dr. Richard A. Miller, MD's Practice location

Practice At 2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne

2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne -
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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New patients: 505-272-4107, 505-272-1623

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Patient Experience with Dr. Miller


4.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. Richard A. Miller, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard A. Miller, who serves patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

An excellent orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot & ankle surgery, Dr. Miller is an attending physician at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

UNM Health provides the highest quality of care for more than 200,000 New Mexicans each year. It is New Mexico’s only Level I Trauma Center, caring for patients with the most complex conditions from across the state. It is home to the only Burn Center and Primary Stroke Center in New Mexico, and the only NIH-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Among his other roles, Dr. Miller can be found on staff at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, UNM Orthopedic Clinic, UNM Carrie Tingley Clinic, and UNM Outpatient Surgery & Imaging Services (OSIS).

As for his academic appointment, he serves as a Professor within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Miller earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1985. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of New Mexico Hospital in 1990.

With nearly four decades of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

On a more personal note, Dr. Miller is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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