Donald MacGillvray Ritchey, M.D. Pathologist (AP/CP)

C U R R I C U L UM  V I T A E

 

Address:

429 Bretwood Drive
Pueblo, Colorado 81005

Phone: (719) 566-8170

e-mail: ritchey@telepathology.com

Education:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado
Doctor of Medicine with honor, 1993

University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) with honor, 1988

Internship:
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, Colorado
Medicine Internship: June 1993-July 1994

Residency:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado
Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Residency: July 1994- June 1998

Certification:

American Board Pathology
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (1998)

Licensure:

State of Colorado
Practice of Medicine (1994)
Expires May 2003

Awards/Honors:

Teaching Excellence Awards: University of Colorado 1997, 1998, 1999
Academic excellence: University of Colorado, 1990 & 1991
National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1987
University of Wyoming Honors and Scholars, 1986, 1987 & 1988
National Park Service Special Achievement Award, 1983

Professional Goals & Interests:

I enjoy a broad based practice of anatomic and clinical pathology that incorporates close communication and cooperation with clinical colleagues. The best clinical laboratory data available is produced by proficient technologists that are part of a diagnostic team working in close association with pathologists that provide clinical feedback and continuing medical education.

Professional Accomplishments:

- Established the Fine Needle Aspiration Clinic at Parkview Medical, Center, Pueblo, Colorado.

- Implemented the Pueblo Pathology Group, PC Compliance Program with complete Compliance Manual and Employee Guidelines in compliance with federal fraud and abuse statutes.

Teaching:

Parkview Medical Center: School of Medical Technology
University of Colorado School of Dentistry: Pathology Course, co-director
University of Colorado School of Medicine: Assistant Professor

Professional Activities:

TelePathology Consultants, PC:  http://www.telepathology.com
Trauma QA Committee; Parkview Medical Center
Infection Control Committee; Parkview Medical Center
Federal Compliance Officer, Pueblo Pathology Group, PC

Professional Societies:

Colorado Medical Society
Pueblo County Medical Society
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Colorado Society of Clinical Pathologists
College of American Pathologists

Research:

University of Wyoming
Department of Molecular Biology
Isolation and purification of snake venom neurotoxins, 1988-1989

Publication:

1. Franklin WA, Gazdar AF, Haney J, Wistuba II, La Rosa FG, Kennedy T, Ritchey DM, Miller YE. Widely Dispersed p53 Mutation in Respiratory Epithelium: A Novel Mechanism for Field Carcinogenesis. Journal of Clinical Investigation. V 100, No 8, October 1997, 2133-2137

Employment:

Staff Pathologist (Current, 2000 - 2001)
Pueblo Pathology Group, PC
Pueblo, CO

Asst. Professor of Pathology (1998 & 2000)
University Colorado Health Sciences Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Denver, CO

General Practice Physician (1996 to 1997)
SWheatridge Regional Center
Wheatridge, CO

Pathologist (Dec 1996 to Oct 1997)
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
Alamosa, CO

Pathologist (Jan 1997 & Mar 1997)
Sterling Regional Medical Center
Sterling, CO

Autopsy Pathologist (1996)
Mile High Transplant Service
Aurora, CO

Research Associate (1988-1989)
University of Wyoming
Department of Molecular Biology
Laramie, WY

Wildland Fire Dispatcher (1987)
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Grand Junction, CO

Park Ranger (1978-1986)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, WY

Personal:

Birthplace: Birmingham, AL
Birth date: October 5, 1956

Interests:

I enjoy excellent health as well as cross country skiing, gardening, photography, and study of history and philosophy of science.

References:

Excellent references available on request.

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