
Dr. Ritu Chitakki M.D.
Family Practitioner
13900 Baltimore Ave Laurel MD, 20707About
Dr. Ritu Chitakki is a family practitioner practicing in Laurel, MD. Dr. Chitakki specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chitakki possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Ritu Chitakki M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 13900 Baltimore Ave
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Reema Jalali M.D.7350 Van Dusen Rd Laurel MD 20707
- Kaveh Sadeghi14113 Baltimore Ave Laurel MD 20707
- Dr. Rohit Seem MD14207 Park Center Dr Laurel MD 20707
- Dr. Karen V Plunkett-reid M.D.7350 Van Dusen Rd Laurel MD 20707
- Dr. Linda J Mcgee MD13960 Baltimore Boulevard Laurel MD 20707
Nearest Hospitals
LAUREL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
7300 VAN DUSEN ROAD LAUREL MD 20707HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALl
5755 CEDAR LANE COLUMBIA MD 21044LAUREL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
7300 VAN DUSEN ROAD LAUREL MD 20707HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALl
5755 CEDAR LANE COLUMBIA MD 21044