About
Anthony I. Riccio, M.D., is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Scottish Rite for Children, where he also serves as director of the Center for Excellence in Foot and Ankle medical director of Medical Education. Additionally, he is a professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Riccio treats a range of complex pediatric foot and ankle conditions, including clubfoot, congenital vertical talus, juvenile bunion deformities and other congenital and acquired foot disorders. He is recognized for his expertise in pediatric foot and ankle reconstruction, clubfoot treatment and correcting lower extremity deformities to help children improve mobility and function.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters focused on pediatric foot and ankle conditions, clubfoot, lower extremity deformities, fractures and pediatric orthopedic trauma. He has delivered national and international presentations on pediatric foot and ankle surgery, limb reconstruction and orthopedic education while helping to advance research and surgical techniques in pediatric orthopedics around the world.
Dr. Riccio’s professional affiliations include the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons and the European Pediatric Orthopaedic Society.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed a general surgery internship at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, an orthopedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital followed by a pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis fellowship at Scottish Rite for Children.
Dr. Riccio is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 20 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Riccio’s leadership extends across clinical care, research and surgical education. His goal is to advance treatments that help children regain function, independence and confidence while supporting Scottish Rite’s commitment to giving children back their childhood.
Publications
Academic Appointment
Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
