Departments:
Surgical Services, Orthopedic Surgery

Bio:
Dr. Rieser is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, including total hip and knee replacements, hip and knee revisions, and fracture care. He proudly serves the Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine community.

Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Rieser graduated as valedictorian from North Carolina State University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine, completed a prestigious Preliminary Surgery Internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and pursued orthopedic residency training through the research track at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic, where he gained specialized expertise in the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement. Dr. Rieser combines his engineering background with a passion for helping patients regain mobility and quality of life. He is deeply committed to guiding patients through every step of the joint replacement journey—from pre-surgical education to post-operative recovery.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Rieser enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, as well as swimming, backpacking, and photography.

Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Memberships:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Fellow of the American Orthopedic Association emerging leaders