Dr. Paul D Ritger MD
Pediatrician
84 Marginal Way Suite 1000 Portland ME, 04101About
Dr. Paul Ritger is a pediatrician practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Ritger is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ritger diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Ritger can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1984
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Concussion
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Lyme Disease
- Tonsillitis
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