Dr. Ritesh Kalra

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Get to know Internist Dr. Ritesh Kalra, who serves patients in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Dr. Kalra is a top-rated primary care physician & internist in private practice in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He provides superior medical care for all types of internal medicine cases as well as preventive care, complex treatment options, pain management, and health care counseling.

From primary care such as cold and flu to diseases of the stomach, lungs, heart, and endocrine system, Dr. Kalra diagnoses, treats, and cares for every illness his patients may face. His primary goal is to ensure that all of his patients receive the highest level of care, while remaining focused on the individual needs and well-being of each patient.

Providing superior care in every area of internal medicine, he has been practicing in northern New Jersey for routine checkup, health risk assessment, screening, acute and subacute for patient population. He has served as a clinical and utilization reviewer for several highly ranked companies. He has also written and responded to blogs, ranging from health-related matters to health awareness of the general population.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kalra graduated with his medical degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland. He then completed his surgical internship at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by his residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital in New York. He has also completed several research projects that help patients understand evolving medicine.

Applying scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the care of adults, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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