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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD
4.3 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 55
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Ritter graduated from State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1997 and completed a residency at State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Ritter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and ECMC Health Campus. Dr. Ritter has experience treating conditions like Tibial Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ritter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Ritter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ritter is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Bunion
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Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Bunion Surgery
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteopenia
Ankle Arthroscopy
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Clavicle Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Heel Spur
Knee Fracture
Low Back Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Wrist Fracture
Ankle Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunionette
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clubfoot
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Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tenotomy
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytrens Contracture Foot Division
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Plantar Fascia Release
Removal of Bone Spur
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • GHI CBP
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Erie County Medical Center
    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
  2. 2 Denardin Family Practice PLLC
    4949 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226
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  3. 3 Univ. Orthopaedic Services Inc.
    5959 Big Tree Rd Ste 108, Orchard Park, NY 14127
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 204-3200
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4 Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 862-1000
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritter
4.3
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 05, 2024
Dr Ritter fused my ankle, which had NO cartilage. Everything went well. Could not be happier!! Have NO pain at all! Kind, caring.
Francine — Feb 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • State University of New York at Buffalo - General Surgery
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York at Buffalo - Orthopaedic Surgery
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute Fellowship - Foot/Ankle Trauma Surgery
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ritter's profile.

Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and ECMC Health Campus.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Ritter, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY