Dr. Richard Gitter, MD | Metairie, LA | Surgery

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Dr. Richard Gitter is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting the heart, blood vessels, and chest cavity. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been practicing for over three decades. Dr. Gitter speaks English and focuses his expertise on vascular care, particularly addressing circulation problems and vein disorders.

Dr. Gitter practices at multiple locations throughout Metairie, Louisiana, including the Gitter Vein Institute, Omega Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital. He treats patients with varicose veins, stasis dermatitis, and venous insufficiency. His procedures include Doppler ultrasound for blood flow assessment, carotid artery ultrasound to evaluate neck vessels, and radiofrequency ablation to treat problematic varicose veins. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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24 Ratings
34 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Tulane University School Of Medicine
10 written reviews
4 specialties
9 areas of expertise
4 board certifications
4 office locations
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READ July 2018 - Endovenous Today: "The Problem of Endovenous Overablation and Insufficiently Trained Operators" by Dr. Marc Passman, Prof. Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy @ University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr. Passman warns about "vein institutes" that ablate saphenous veins unnecessarily for profit.

October 17th, 2024

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I honestly thought it was normal for my legs to hurt at the end of each night! I saw a fb add and thought I should atleast hear him out! I’m so glad I did! I can tell such a difference. Dr Gitter is wonderful and his staff is so helpful! So thankful.

August 10th, 2022

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Dr Gitter’s love your legs slogan is above and beyond . I love that my legs don’t hurt anymore, the restlessness and aches in my legs are gone. The staff at Dr Gitter’s office are very professional and most accommodating with my after work or early AM appointments. Great team, thank you !

June 18th, 2019

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I received one session of cosmetic schlerotherapy from Doctor gitter. He answered all of my questions in depth and eased my worries. He did a thorough job which included using a special ultrasound light to see my veins better. The one problem I had with the procedure was that the power cord for this light he was using was rubbing on my leg that had just been injected. I found this insanitary because there wasn't a protective casing around this cord and it was previously dangling onto the floor. It's possible that they sanitize it between patients but I didn't witness anything of that nature. I'm not sure what I should do about this because I already had the procedure and I can't change what happened at this point. I guess I'll have to wait and see if some kind of infection comes from this.

January 7th, 2016

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Friendly warm staff who deliver professional care to all patients. All members of the staff and especially Dr. Gitter answered all of my l questions and has made the procedures pleasant. I love the improvement! I highly recommend all services provided by the Gitter Vein Center and will continue to send my friend there!

November 3rd, 2015

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Superb caring doctor and surgeon

August 17th, 2015

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What a great staff. . Dr. Gitter and his crew are some of the kindest and most caring people I have ever dealt with. Extremely professional and knowledgeable . These guys truly care about their patients and are good at what they do. Respect for each other is evident. I cannot recommend them more highly.

May 21st, 2015

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Dr. Gitter is an all around terrific doctor. He is the only doctor in the last fifteen years that have been able to make my legs look beautiful again. He addressed the swelling, spider veins and varicose veins. He is confident, personable, genuine and a great doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

June 28th, 2014

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terrific person'exceptional surgeon'a true care giver

June 18th, 2010

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He is the best of the best and saved my life

February 12th, 2010

Gitter Vein Institute

1 Galleria Blvd Ste 100Metairie, LA 70001

Tel: (504) 833-0111

Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Omega Hospital Llc

2525 Severn AveMetairie, LA 70002

East Jefferson General Hospital

4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006

Tulane Lakeside Hospital

4700 S I 10 Service Rd WMetairie, LA 70001


Dr. Richard Gitter, MD	Dr. Heath Jared Charvet, MD	Dr. Alexandra Holmsen Fairchild, MD	Dr. Staci Marie Olister, MD
Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Vascular & Interventional Radiology	Neonatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (24 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
34 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Metairie , LA	New Orleans , LA	New Orleans , LA	New Orleans , LA
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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What languages does Dr. Richard Gitter speak?: Dr. Richard Gitter speaks English.
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