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Mark Ritter

Specialist in Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Trauma

Dr. Mark Ritter specializes in sports medicine and trauma, including injuries to the knee and shoulder. He enjoys taking a collaborative approach to patient care in which he serves as a partner to both athletes and non-athletes on their road to recovery. Dr. Ritter is a past president of Forté and currently serves as one of three team physicians for the Indianapolis Colts as well as a team physician for Purdue University. He has a wealth of experience treating teams and athletes at all levels, from local high schools and colleges to professional organizations, such as the American Hockey League, where he worked with the Providence Bruins.

When he’s not at the clinic or on the sidelines, Dr. Ritter enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with his family. He is happily married to Hadley Ritter, MD, an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid and parathyroid cancer cases. They are the proud parents of two girls and a boy.

Areas of Focus

Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Reconstruction | Cartilage Restoration | Shoulder Repairs, Rotator Cuff and Labral Tears | Complex Knee Reconstruction | Fractures and Trauma

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I see my position as a teacher and take pride in a collaborative approach to patient care. I’m going to educate my patients not only about their injury but also about the different treatment options available to them.
Dr. Mark Ritter

Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Trauma and Life Support
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Associate Master of Instruction
  • Basic Life Support
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications, Sports Medicine
  • International Cartilage Repair Society

Education

  • University of California – San Diego, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship
  • Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island – Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship
  • Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital – Orthopedic Residency
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa – MD
  • Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

Positions

  • Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, President, 2015-2022
  • Purdue University team physician
  • Indianapolis Colts team physician
  • Beltway Surgery Center Director of Infection Control and Tissue Pathology, 2015-present
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2000-present
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Associate Master Instructor of Arthroscopy, 2006-2010
  • Indiana Orthopaedic Society

Awards

  • Top Doctor in Indiana, 2016-present
Kayla Tucker
Dr. Ritter and team have been fantastic since my very first visit for rupturing my ACL. Cannot give enough high praise to the Forté way. Excellent communication. All questions answered. Transparent treatment plan pre surgery and post op. Consistent management of progress. Outstanding bedside manner. In house Physical Therapy is second to none. PT and MD are aligned at all times. As someone who has worked in these segments of healthcare for over a decade (no I do not work for Forté), I do not hand out flattery like this often, but THIS is healthcare done right. Standing ovation for this team.
Nathan Salati
Mark Ritter is nothing short of fantastic. He has performed 5 knee surgeries on me for various reasons. He and his staff's commitment to excellence is unmatched. I am grateful to have had Dr. Ritter aid me in recovering from my injuries, and would recommend him to anyone having issues with their knee or shoulder.
Derek Rice
Reception staff was very nice and everything was very timely. I was there to see Dr. M. Ritter and his assistant Nathan both are great guys exceptional care. Dr. Ritter is knows his stuff and has the experience and record to prove it 100% recommend to anyone for orthopedic care.

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Aug. 02, 2022
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