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Dr. Richard Ritter, MD

Dr. Richard Ritter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ritter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in East Patchogue, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Long Island Community Hospital and St Charles Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

285 Sills Rd Bldg 18 East Patchogue, NY 11772
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ritter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritter

4.5

22 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
86%
86%
4 Star
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3 Star
5%
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2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Deborah Lynch – Dec 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Francis J Knight – Dec 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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I survived – Jun 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Keri Ann OGrady – Mar 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Peter Falen – Jul 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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William J Hart Jr – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Ottaka – May 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Robin Jacobs – Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Lowe – Jan 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Myles – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Consumer in Medford , NY – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jason Benze in Bellport, NY – Mar 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jeff Johnston in Mount Sinai NY – Feb 04, 2016
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Dr. Richard Ritter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in East Patchogue, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Dba Orthopedic Therapy285 Sills Rd Bldg 18 East Patchogue, NY 11772
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Practice

Ira Chernoff MD Pci2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 20A Stony Brook, NY 11790
2
Orthopedic Assoc of Long Island Physicians & Medical Group PLLC715 Roanoke Ave Bldg A Riverhead, NY 11901
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    74%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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