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Richard Cirillo M.D., FACS, FAAOS, FAANA — Physician
Biography
Dr. Richard Cirillo is an ABOS Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, with an additional Board Certification Subspecialty in Sports Medicine. Originally from Rhode Island, he is a married father of four children. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii and subsequently completed a Fellowship Program in Knee and Sports Medicine Surgery at Louisiana State University, providing collegiate sports coverage. Dr. Cirillo is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army.
Dr. Cirillo joined Calvert Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Prince Frederick, Maryland in August, 1995. There he specializes in conditions of the knee and shoulder as well as treatment of sports injuries. Surgical treatment of the knee and shoulder includes advanced arthroscopic and open procedures for ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairs, rotator cuff repairs, and joint replacements.
Dr. Cirillo has served in many capacities at Calvert Medical Health Center to include Chief of the Orthopaedic Department, Medical Executive Committee Member and completed the Medical Staff Leadership Program. At the Prince Frederick Surgery Center, he has served as a Medical Board Member as well as the Medical Director. Since 2015, he has served as President of the Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) for Calvert County. He has also been the Physician of the Day at the Annapolis State House.
As an Eagle scout, Dr. Cirillo is very involved in the community and has served in various capacities with the Boys Scouts since 2001, to include Troop Committee Chairman. He has worked closely with the High School Athletic program in Calvert County since 1995, providing physician coverage as the Team Physician at Huntingtown High School football games. He also has provided instruction and training at Coaches and Fire Department Conferences in Calvert County. Dr. Cirillo was the Head Team Physician for the ECHL Chesapeake Icebreakers, Division AA equivalent professional hockey team from 1997 to 1999.
Areas Of Expertise
Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic Surgery
Ligament and Tendon Repair and Reconstruction
Fracture Care
Specialties
ACL Reconstruction
Knee and Shoulder Injuries & Surgery
Joint Replacement
Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery
Medical Degree
Georgetown University School of Medicine; Washington, D.C.
Residency
Tripler Army Medical Center; Honolulu, Hawaii
Fellowship
Knee and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA
Certifications
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspeciality Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons (Fellow)
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Southern Medical Association
Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (Member)
Maryland Orthopaedic Association
Medical & Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Major Accomplishments
Med Chi Maryland State Medical Society of Calvert County President (2015 - present)
Team Physician for the Chesapeake Icebreakers Professional Hockey Team
Army Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Community Service Award, Calvert Memorial Hospital
Coverage of Calvert County High School Football Teams since 1995
Medical Staff Leadership Development Program Graduate
Hospital Affiliations
Calvert Health Medical Center
Prince Frederick Surgery Center
Affiliated Surgery Centers
Prince Frederick Surgery Center