Dr. Sherwin H. Ritter M.D.
Orthopedist
1 Orthopedic Dr Peabody MA, 01960About
Dr. Sherwin Ritter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Peabody, MA. Dr. Ritter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ritter tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1962
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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