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Summary
Dr. James Ritchey is a family medicine physician who also specializes in sports medicine. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and brings 12 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Ritchey focuses on comprehensive primary care while also addressing the unique healthcare needs of athletes and active individuals.
Dr. Ritchey is affiliated with Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz and practices at multiple locations in Santa Cruz and Palo Alto, California. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His practice also includes preventive care services like flu vaccinations, adult immunizations, and pneumococcal vaccines to help patients maintain optimal health.
Dr. Ritchey is affiliated with Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz and practices at multiple locations in Santa Cruz and Palo Alto, California. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. His practice also includes preventive care services like flu vaccinations, adult immunizations, and pneumococcal vaccines to help patients maintain optimal health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- Ross University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Christian Ritchey has 5 locationsPalo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz Main Clinic
2025 Soquel Ave Fl 2Santa Cruz, CA 95062Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz Main Clinic
2025 Soquel AveSanta Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: (831) 423-4111
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 Tel: (831) 477-2200
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301 Tel: (650) 321-4121
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real # LEE-2Palo Alto, CA 94301Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 12 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Punjabi | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | ||
| Santa Cruz , CA | Santa Clara , CA | Orinda , CA | Placentia , CA |
| Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Christian Ritchey
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Christian Ritchey has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Christian Ritchey has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. James Christian Ritchey holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Ritchey's NPI number is 1578973350.
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- Dr. James Ritchey's office is located at 2025 Soquel Ave Fl 2, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062.
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