Alan F. Rickman, MD

"As a former team physician to the Cleveland Indians, my focus is advanced sports medicine. Along with my education and fellowship training, my primary objective is to get you back in the game... fast."
     
   

An education you can trust
   

"When I chose sports medicine as my area of expertise, my goal was to identify and define new technologies in this rapidly changing field. This called for extensive training and a desire to provide my patients with the most advanced orthopedic care possible."

  • Diplomat: American Board of Surgery, National Board of Medical Examiners
  • MD: University of New Mexico
  • BS: Chemistry, Lubbock Christian College, Lubbock, TX
  • General Surgery Internship & Residency: Maricopa Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, Horizon Orthopedic
  • Instructor: Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Provider: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
   

More experienced than most big-city surgeons
   

"My involvement in professional organizations allows me to continually gain new perspectives in advanced treatments. What does it mean to my patients? Less discomfort, less cost, less recovery time, and less chance of re-injury."

  • Past President: Otero County Medical Society, Alamogordo Physicians Cooperative. Inc.
  • Past Chairman: New Mexico Medical Chapter of American Society of General Surgeons
  • Board of Directors: New Mexico Foundation for Medical Care, New Mexico Medical Review Assc.
  • Member: American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, New Mexico Medical Society
   

Treating and preventing injury in the community
   

"To be an exceptional doctor, healing the injured isn't enough. You need to know how to educate patients on preventive medicine. Over the years, I have expanded the wellness program at Alamogordo Osteopathics and Sports Medicine to include nutrition counseling and weight management. I'm proud to deliver this kind of care to the community."

Wellness Training & Nutrition/Preventive Training: Includes leading-edge techniques, vitamins, proper stretching and custom fitness programs

Community Involvement: Active treating and lecturing to local athletes