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Welcome Ryan Riggs, MD
Posted on 08-19-2025 in Primary Care Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Ryan Riggs
Posted on 08-19-2025 in Primary Care Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Ryan Riggs
Please join Northwest Florida Bone & Joint Specialists in welcoming Dr. Ryan Riggs to our highly-trained group of expert providers. As a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, Dr. Riggs specializes in treating various musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions and injuries of the upper extremities, hip, knee, foot and ankle, and spine.
Dr. Riggs received his medical degree from Florida State University and completed his Family Medicine Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. He went on to complete his Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL, under the direction of Dr. Jose Ortega.
“Dr. Riggs’ training in sports medicine and working knowledge of orthopaedic urgent care will be an incredible asset to our practice as well as the community. As with our other providers, his goal is to develop comprehensive treatment plans that help patients regain or improve their quality of life,” said NFBJS Executive Director Carroll Papajohn.
In addition to his previous experience as an Urgent Care Physician in Birmingham, Dr. Riggs served as the Team Physician at Homewood High School and assisted in coverage as an Andrews Sports Medicine Fellow for Samford University Athletics and the Birmingham Barons double-A baseball team. While at MUSC, Dr. Riggs served as a Resident Physician for the Charleston RiverDogs single-A baseball team, the South Carolina Stingrays ice hockey team and the College of Charleston Athletics.
“Growing up in the Florida Panhandle, my goal was always to return home. The opportunity to join NFBJS and the incredible group of physicians allows me to work alongside some of the top physicians in orthopaedics. I look forward to becoming part of the team,” said Riggs.
Dr. Riggs’ clinical interests include using Regenerative Medicine, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapies, to manage orthopaedic injuries. His innovative approach to sports medicine allows his patients to focus on returning to their daily lives with minimal downtime while receiving the best care possible.
“What I find most rewarding about sports medicine is the ability to help people of all ages and abilities get back to doing what they love,” said Dr. Riggs.
When Dr. Riggs is not seeing patients, he enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time outdoors with his wife, Maggie and their 2-year-old son, Maverick.
Visit Dr. Riggs’ Physician page to learn more about his background and experience or complete an online appointment request. He is also a Medicaid provider and is accepting new patients beginning Sept. 1.
July is Park & Recreation Month, a national celebration of the green spaces and recreational opportunities that help communities thrive. At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, we believe this observance is the perfect reminder of how time spent outdoors isn’t just good for the soul—it’s good for your joints, too.
With temperatures already in the eighties or higher across the Florida Panhandle, staying hydrated is critical for the health of your joints, not just for your overall health. While water intake is most commonly associated with skin health, digestion and energy levels, hydration is just as vital in keeping your joints moving comfortably and efficiently. Below are a few of the most common questions, along with answers, to help stay “fluid” in the Florida heat.
With the school year beginning soon, many parents, including me, are busy checking off supply lists and preparing our kids for the transition back to the classroom. But as a Sports Medicine physician and a parent, I know that ensuring a healthy and safe school year goes far beyond pencils and paper. The start of school is the perfect time to review a few key safety and wellness practices with your children, especially when it comes to backpack safety, hydration, and nutrition.