Steven B. Ritz MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
A. I. Dupont Hospital For Children 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington DE, 19803About
Dr. Steven Ritz is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Ritz specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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