Dr. Christopher H. Rittmeyer MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
4750 Waters Ave Suite 307 Savannah GA, 31404Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Christopher Rittmeyer is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Rittmeyer specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1989
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- H. Pylori
- Food Allergies
Dr. Christopher H. Rittmeyer MD's Practice location
Practice At 4750 Waters Ave Suite 307
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