Dr. David Ritter, MD

Dr. David Ritter, MD

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Age 52
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Dr. David Ritter, MD is a general surgery specialist in Rowlett, TX and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1992 and specializes in general surgery.
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Rockwall Surgical Specialists

7501 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 270

Rowlett, TX 75088

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Ritter's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritter performs Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Ritter performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

Hernia Repair
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritter performs Hernia Repair more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Ritter performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers

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Abdominal Disorders
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high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritter treats Abdominal Disorders more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Ritter treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

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Dr. Ritter's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
Anorectal Abscess
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendicitis
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colectomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fracture
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrotomy
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Hernia Repair
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreatic Cancer
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroidectomy
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
Pulmonary Disease
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

Dr. David Ritter, MD is a general surgery specialist in Rowlett, TX and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1992 and specializes in general surgery.

Specialties

  • General Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Education

1997
Baylor University Med Center
Residency Hospital
1993
Baylor University Med Center
Internship Hospital
1992
Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
Medical School
1997
1993
1992

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Ritter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritter

4.6

Based on 23 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
8.695652173913043%
(2)

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Dr. Ritter performed my gastric sleeve procedure. He was through, professional and caring. In my post-op care he as very supportive.
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I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy last week. It was a painless procedure and I was very happy with Dr. Ritter. He spoke to me before and after the procedure and I am very confident in his ability. He will be performing my gastric sleeve procedure in a few months.
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I was sent to Dr. David Ritter by my family doctor. He performed a double inguinal hernia repair. The surgery went quickly and the recovery has been quicker and more comfortable than I expected. I am not a doctor but I cannot imagine another doctor doing a more perfect repair that Dr Ritter. I...Read More
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I have gone to Dr. Ritter for the last 8 years. He explains what ever procedure you are having so you understand what will be done. my last procedure I had done was in June of this year. I was pretty messed u and I had two surgeons turn me down. While I was in recovery my pastor came in to check on...Read More
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