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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD
4.3 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 55
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD works in Buffalo, NY as an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon and has 27 years experience.

They are board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1997. Dr. Ritter completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ritter has has worked on more claims relating to Tibial Fracture than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Ritter has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. They are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and ECMC Health Campus. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Ritter practices at Practice in Buffalo, NY and has additional offices in Orchard Park, NY.

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Select
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • National EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • GHI CBP
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Erie County Medical Center
    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
  2. 2 Denardin Family Practice PLLC
    4949 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
  3. 3 Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 University Orthopaedic Services Inc.
    5959 Big Tree Rd Ste 108, Orchard Park, NY 14127
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritter
4.3
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Feb 05, 2024
Dr Ritter fused my ankle, which had NO cartilage. Everything went well. Could not be happier!! Have NO pain at all! Kind, caring.
Francine — Feb 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • State University of New York at Buffalo - General Surgery
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute Fellowship - Foot/Ankle Trauma Surgery
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Ritter accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Ritter's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Ritter accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York and Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ritter accepts here.

Dr. Ritter frequently sees patients for Tibial Fracture.

Dr. Ritter has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 47 times.

Dr. Ritter is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Ritter has been practicing as an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon for 27 years.

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