Dr. Katherine Claire Ritchey DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
6645 Ridgeville St Pittsburgh PA, 15217About
Dr. Katherine Ritchey practices Geriatric Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Ritchey works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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