Dr. Ritesh Kalra
Internist
15-01 Broadway Suite 8 Fair Lawn NJ, 07410About
A board-certified internist, Dr. Ritesh Kalra provides quality care to patients in Fair Lawn, New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Furthermore, he has served as a Clinical and Utilization Reviewer for a number of high-level companies. As an internist, Dr. Kalra specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness, including surgical clearance. He offers acute and subacute services, screenings, routine checkups, and health risk assessments. He has also completed several research projects that help patients understand evolving medicine.
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Education and Training
North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills Internal Medicine Residency 2007
Morehouse School of Medicine Surgery Internship 2003
State University of New York at Stony Brook Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry 1995
Silesian School of Medicine MD 2002
Medical University of Silesia MD 0
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
board-certified in internal medicine
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Patient Education Series | Gallbladder Stone Treatment | Ritesh Kalra, MD
Dr. Ritesh Kalra, a distinguished primary care physician and internist based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, specializes in comprehensive gallbladder stone treatment. Gallbladder stones form as bile substances crystallize, with varying types influencing treatment strategies.Accurate diagnosis is pivotal,...
Spotlight Video | 8 Risks of Obesity | Ritesh Kalra, MD
Dr. Ritesh Kalra is a proficient internist with accreditation from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He operates a private practice in the charming city of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where he offers comprehensive primary care services. Dr. Kalra's expertise spans across various aspects of...
Spotlight Video | Living with Diabetes | Ritesh Kalra, MD
Ritesh Kalra, MD is an Established Internist at his private practice in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.Dr. Ritesh Kalra is a board-certified internist who serves patients at his private practice located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He specializes in all facets of internal medicine and primary care, including...
Awards
- Excellence in Research Award -NSLIJ Forest Hills Hospital, 2007
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Internal Medicine
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Get to know Internist Dr. Ritesh Kalra, who serves patients in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Dr. Kalra is a top-rated primary care physician & internist in private practice in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He provides superior medical care for all types of internal medicine cases as well as preventive care, complex treatment options, pain management, and health care counseling.
From primary care such as cold and flu to diseases of the stomach, lungs, heart, and endocrine system, Dr. Kalra diagnoses, treats, and cares for every illness his patients may face. His primary goal is to ensure that all of his patients receive the highest level of care, while remaining focused on the individual needs and well-being of each patient.
Providing superior care in every area of internal medicine, he has been practicing in northern New Jersey for routine checkup, health risk assessment, screening, acute and subacute for patient population. He has served as a clinical and utilization reviewer for several highly ranked companies. He has also written and responded to blogs, ranging from health-related matters to health awareness of the general population.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kalra graduated with his medical degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland. He then completed his surgical internship at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by his residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital in New York. He has also completed several research projects that help patients understand evolving medicine.
Applying scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the care of adults, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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