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Dr. Peter Ritka MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(3)
1221 Mercantile Lane Upper Marlboro MD, 20774
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Dr. Peter Ritka is a gastroenterologist practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Ritka specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Ritka performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Peter Ritka MD's Practice location

Practice At 1221 Mercantile Lane

1221 Mercantile Lane -
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
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New patients: 301-618-5578
Fax: 301-618-5673

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Dr. Peter Ritka MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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