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Biography
Dr. Ritter is a native of West Virginia and a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a General Surgery Residency at David Grant Medical Center / University of California Davis, and a Fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal and Hernia Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. He also earned a Masters Degree in Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois, Chicago. His research focuses on applying innovative simulation solutions to surgical education. He is an active member of the Americas Hernia Society, the Association for Surgical Education, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), where he serves on the Board of Governors and has lead multiple education-based committees.
He comes to IU Health after A 30-year military career, including 16 years on faculty in the Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, where he served in multiple roles, including Vice Chairman for Education, and Program Director of the General Surgery residency program. Dr. Ritter has deployed multiple times in direct support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, and his clinical practice focuses on advanced laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal and hernia surgery.
He now lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son, and his daughter attends James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In his free time, Dr. Ritter enjoys exercising, watching, and playing all kinds of sports and riding motorcycles.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management (I-SNP Only)
Cigna
Community Health Alliance
Community Health System
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
Lutheran Preferred
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health Network
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
Locations
Specialties & Details
Specialties:
General Surgery
Conditions & Treatments:
Advanced Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal & Hernia Surgery, Achalasia, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Paraesophageal Hernia, Diaphragm Hernia, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (LINX), Groin Hernia Repair, Groin Pain After Hernia Repair, Abdominal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Robotic Hernia Repair
Education
School of Medicine:
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences.F Edward Hebert School of Medicine (Maryland)
Residency:
David Grant USAF Medical Center; Travis AFB, CA
Fellowship:
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
Research Publications
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