Dr. Christopher P Ritchey MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1 Saint Mary Pl Shreveport LA, 71101About
Dr. Christopher Ritchey is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Ritchey specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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