Clayton H. Riley, M.D.

About Clayton H. Riley, MD

Clayton H. Riley, MD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Little Rock, Arkansas, location of Martin Orthopedics. He is a native of Little Rock and joined the practice in 2012. Dr. Riley specializes in arthroscopic techniques, joint replacements, and fracture treatments. 

He graduated with honors from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in biology and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

Dr. Riley completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He went on to complete a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the prestigious Foundation for Orthopaedic, Athletic, and Reconstructive Research at Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston.

He has a special interest in shoulder and upper extremity repair and rehabilitation. Dr. Riley is active in research and authored numerous orthopedic book chapters and scientific papers on clinical research. He stays current in all new surgical techniques. 

His research has been nominated twice for the Neer Award — the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons’ highest honor. Dr. Riley is also on the reviewer panel for a leading orthopedic journal.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and his dog. Dr. Riley is an active, outdoors person and loves all types of sports.

He welcomes everyone to Martin Orthopedics and looks forward to exceeding their health care expectations.