Dr. Stephen James Ritter MD
Emergency Physician
2315 E Main St New Iberia LA, 70560About
Dr. Stephen Ritter practices Emergency Medicine in New Iberia, LA. Dr. Ritter assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ritter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1975
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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