Dr. John Alexander Ritter MD
Emergency Physician
214 King St Ogdensburg NY, 13669About
Dr. John Ritter practices Emergency Medicine in Ogdensburg, NY. Dr. Ritter assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ritter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1989
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1989
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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