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Dr. Van J Ritter M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(12)
440 E Central St Suite #3 Franklin MA, 02038
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Dr. Van Ritter is a gastroenterologist practicing in Franklin, MA. Dr. Ritter specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Ritter performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Dr. Van J Ritter M.D.'s Practice location

Van Ritter

440 E Central St Suite #3 -
Franklin, MA 02038
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Patient Experience with Dr. Ritter


5.0

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Dr. Van J Ritter M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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