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Dr. George Ritz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. George Ritz, MD
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Dr. George Ritz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Plains, PA.
Dr. George Ritz, MD
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Dr. George Ritz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Plains, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. George Ritz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Plains, PA.

About

Dr. Ritz graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. George Ritz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Plains, PA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Ritz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. At present, Dr. Ritz received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Ritz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ritz is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Open Access Plus
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • Performance Blue
    myBlue Access EPO
    BCBS PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Medica Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Linden Medical Group
    220 S River St, Plains, PA 18705
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritz
4.6
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 28, 2021
I would recommend Dr Ritz to anyone who needs surgery he did a left hip replacement on January 11 2021 and I feel great can walk without pain finally.
Bill Williams — Jan 28, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Ritz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ritz's profile.

Dr. George Ritz, MD is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Ritz, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA