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Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD

Neonatal Medicine* Age 45
Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD

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Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD

Neonatal Medicine* Age 45
Palo Alto, CA
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Chitkara graduated from University of California at San Diego. Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Chitkara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Dr. Chitkara's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chitkara is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 497-8000
  2. 2 Office
    453 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-5711
  3. 3 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
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Specialties*
Neonatal Medicine
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Diego
    2006
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chitkara's profile.

Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD is affiliated with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

Yes, Dr. Ritu Chitkara, MD holds board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA