
Dr. Rita Lorraine Ritsema MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1010 West Chester Pike Suite #202 Havertown PA, 19083About
Dr. Rita Ritsema is a gastroenterologist practicing in Havertown, PA. Dr. Ritsema 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. Ritsema performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 1010 West Chester Pike Suite #202
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- Dr. Jeffrey R Greenspan D.O.9501 Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia PA 19114
- Dr. Pari Mayank Shah MD3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA 19104
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100 LANCASTER AVE WYNNEWOOD PA 19096DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
501 NORTH LANSDOWNE AVE DREXEL HILL PA 19026MAIN LINE HOSPITAL BRYN MAWR CAMPUSl
130 SOUTH BRYN MAWR AVE BRYN MAWR PA 19010MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAUl
100 LANCASTER AVE WYNNEWOOD PA 19096