Dr. William Thomas Ritchie M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
2607 Bridgeport Way W Suite 1-H Tacoma WA, 98466About
Dr. William Ritchie is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Ritchie specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1962
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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