Dr. Benjamin Dean Riter MD
Family Practitioner
436 & 5th Ted Stevens Way Kotzebue AK, 99752About
Dr. Benjamin Riter is a family practitioner practicing in Kotzebue, AK. Dr. Riter specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Riter possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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