Richard Muir, M.D.
Specialties:
General orthopaedic surgery
Born:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Undergraduate:
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, 1957-1958
Albion College, Albion, Michigan, 1958-1961
Bachelor of Arts, Biology/Chemistry
Medical School:
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, 1961-1965
Medical Doctor:
1965
Internship:
Bon Secours Hospital
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1965-1966
United States Army, 1966-1968
Private Medical Practice:
Emergency Room Physician, Holy Cross Hospital Detroit, Michigan, 1968-1969
Residency:
Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, Michigan
General Surgery, 1969-1970
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Orthopedic Surgery, 1970-1973
Affiliated Hospitals
Harper Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan
Detroit General Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan
Grace Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Veteran's Administration Hospital, Allen Park, Michigan
Previous Positions:
Rasimas & Muir, Inc.
Detroit, Michigan, 1973-1979
Richard K. Muir, M.D., Inc.
Vista, California, 1979-1997
Additional Affiliations:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
San Diego County Medical Society
California Orthopedic Association
California Medical Society
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Western Orthopedic Association
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California, 1993
Joined OSNC:
1997
“I enjoy one-on-one relationships with my patients and helping them understand their conditions and what the treatment options are. I strongly feel that the patient’s needs and concerns should play a vital part in medical decisions.”