Joseph Riina
Orthopedist
8450 Northwest Boulevard Indianapolis Indiana, 46278About
Partner in OrthoIndy, a multispecialty orthopaedic practice, in Indianapolis Indiana. I am an orthopaedic spine specialist fellowship trained in spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery.
Education and Training
Pennsylvania
Temple University School of Medicine; Philadelphia
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- General Surgery, State University of New York Health Science Center; Brooklyn, New York
Professional Society Memberships
- St. Vincent Health Indiana Orthopaedic Society, Scoliosis Research Society, Spinal Arthroplasty Society, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, American College of Spine Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Riina's medical articles have been published in the Journal of Trauma, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and Operative Techniques in Orthopedics.
- Co-author of a textbook chapter
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work and Listening to Patients
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Dr. Riina is a supporter of the Indianapolis Opera Company.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- New York City
Hobbies / Sports
- Martial Arts, Wine, Cigars
Favorite professional publications
- Spine
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