James Lewis Ritchie M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2500 Ne Neff Rd Second Floor Bend OR, 97701About
Dr. James Ritchie is a cardiologist practicing in Bend, OR. Dr. Ritchie specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Ritchie also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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