Aaron Ritter, MD
Primary Location
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
- Appointment:
- 702.483.6000
- Fax:
- 702.483.6028
Treatment & Services
- Alzheimer's
- Consultation, Evaluation, And Treatment Adult Neurological Disorders
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Cognitive Disorders
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- Encephalopathy
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Memory Loss
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Aaron Ritter, MD, Associate Staff, Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology
Dr. Ritter initially joined the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in July 2014 as a clinical fellow in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. Dr. Ritter comes to Las Vegas from Tucson following completion of his internship (in pediatrics) and three year residency (in psychiatry) at the University of Arizona.
At the University of Arizona, Dr. Ritter was involved in research projects looking at the neurocircuitry of emotional disorders, the effect of hypothyroidism on mood states, and psychiatric presentations of neurodegenerative disorders. He received two research awards from the University of Arizona for his work on these projects. In addition, Dr. Ritter developed a strong interest in medical education. Following completion of his internship, he received a distinguished teaching award that recognized him as one of the top three “resident educators” out of a pool of more than 600 residents and fellows.
During his two year clinical fellowship at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Dr. Ritter received further training in diagnosing and treating neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
Las Vegas,
NV USA
2016
Fellowship - Behavioral Neurology Neuropsychiatry
2016
Residency - University of Arizona Medical Center
Psychiatry
Tucson,
AZ USA
2014
Residency - University of Arizona Medical Center
Pediatrics
Tucson,
AZ USA
2011
Medical Education - University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver,
CO USA
2010
Undergraduate - University of Wisconsin
Madison,
WI USA
2004
Additional Training
Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas NV
7/2014-6/2016Residency in Psychiatry
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
7/2011-6/2014Internship
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
7/2010-6/2011Medical Degree
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado
8/2006-6/2010Bachelor of Arts
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
9/2001-12/2004BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
2014-Present National Board of Medical Examiners
2017-Present American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry)
2018-Present United Council of Neurological Subspecialties (Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry)
Professional Highlights
ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
- Ritter A, Pillai JA, Treatment of Vascular Cognitive Impairment. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 2015 Aug;17(8):367.
Ritter A, Cummings JL, Fluid Biomarkers in Clinical Trials of Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics. Front Neurol. 2015 Aug 31;6:186.
Ritter A, Banks SA, Hawley, N, Miller, J. The Association between Montreal Cognitive Assessment Memory Scores and Hippocampal Volume in a Neurodegenerative Disease Sample. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. 2017 June.
Ritter A, Banks, SA, Leger, G, Miller, J, Neuropsychological testing in pathologically verified Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia: How well do the Uniform Data Set measures differentiate between diseases? Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders. 2017 July.
Cummings JC, Lee G, Mortsdorf T, Ritter A, Zhong K, Alzheimer’s disease drug development pipeline: 2017. Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. 2017 Sept.
- Cummings J, Ritter A, Zhong K. Clinical Trials for Disease-Modifying Therapies in Alzheimer's Disease: A Primer, Lessons Learned, and a Blueprint for the Future. J Alzheimer’s Dis. 2018
- Cummings JC, Lee G, Mortsdorf T, Ritter A, Zhong K, Alzheimer’s disease drug development pipeline: 2018. Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. 2018
- Ritter A, Miller JB, Cummings JC , Nance C , Neuroscience learning from longitudinal cohort studies of Alzheimer's disease: Lessons for disease-modifying drug programs and an introduction to the Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Neuroscience.Alzheimer’s Dementia; Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. 2018 Jul
- Shan G, Banks S, Miller JB, Ritter A, Bernick C, Lombardo J, Cummings JC, Statistical advances in clinical trials and clinical research. Alzheimer’s Dement (N Y). 2018
- Nance C, Ritter A, Miller JB, Lapin B, Banks SJ, The Pathology of Rapid Cognitive Decline in Clinically Diagnosed Alzheimer's DiseaseJ Alzheimer’s Dis. 2019 Jul 8
- Cummings J, Lee G, Ritter A, Sabbagh M, Zhong K. Alzheimer's disease drug development pipeline: 2019. Alzheimer’s Dement (N Y). 2019 Jul 9
- ummings, J., Ritter, A, Rothenberg, K., Advances in Management of Neuropsychiatric Syndromes in Neurodegenerative DiseasesCurrent Psychiatry Reports. 2019 Aug.
- Mishra VR, Sreenivasan KR, Yang Z, Zhuang X, Cordes D, Mari Z, Litvan I, Fernandez HH, Eidelberg D, Ritter A, Cummings JL, Walsh RR. Unique white matter structural connectivity in early-stage, drug-naive Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2019 Dec.
- Decourt B, Wilson J, Ritter A, et al. MCLENA-1: A Phase II Clinical Trial for the Assessment of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Lenalidomide in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer's Disease. Open Access J Clin Trials. 2020;12:1-13. doi:10.2147/oajct.s221914
BOOK CHAPTERS:
- Ritter A., and Cummings J (2016), Fluid Biomarkers in Clinical Trials of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics. Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Present and the Future. Frontiers Research Topics.
Ritter A., and Pillai J, (2017). Vascular Cognitive Impairment. Neurogeriatrics. Springer Publishing.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS/POSTERS:
- Ritter A, Taylor E. Neurocircuitry to Explain Neuropsychiatric Symptoms. Poster Presentation at American Neuropsychiatric Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA 2014.
Ritter A, Frontal Lobe Syndrome in a Patient Thirty Years Following Anterior Cingulotomy. Poster Presentation at University of Arizona Research Symposium, Tucson, Arizona 2014.
Ritter A, Revisiting Myxedema Madness: A Case Report, Review of the Literature, and Proposed Pathophysiology. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. APPI-JN-14-09-0222.R1. Poster Presentation at American Neuropsychiatric Association Annual Conference, Orlando FL, 2015.
Ritter, A, Hawley, N, Banks, S, and Miller, J. The association between Montreal Cognitive Assessment memory scores and hippocampal volume in a neurodegenerative disease sample. Poster Presentation at International Neuropsychological Society, New Orleans, LA, 2017.
Ritter A, Lee G, Zhong, K and Cummings, J, Alzheimer’s drug disease development pipeline: 2017. Poster Presentation at Clinical Trials: Alzheimer’s Disease, Boston, MA 2017.
Nance, C, Ritter, A, Miller, J, Banks, S, Predictors of Rapid Cognitive Decline in the NACC Database. Neurology. 2018 P1.186.90 15 Supplement.
Ritter, A., Calvin, C., Ibarra, M. Cummings, J. A. The Clinical Core of the Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Research: A Novel Approach to the Study of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Abstract represented at: National Idea Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), Washington, D.C. June 2018. https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/nisbre/533156/.
Ritter, A., Hartley-Mack, K., Ibarra, M., Cummings, J., A Novel Approach to Recruitment for Alzheimer’s Disease Research: The Experience of the Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Neuroscience (CNCN). Abstract represented at: National Idea Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), Washington, D.C. June 2018. https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/nisbre/533156/.
J. Bayram, E. Sreenivasan, K, Ritter, A. Caldwell, J. Cognitive Correlates of Amyloid Deposition. Presentation at International Neuropsychological International Meeting. New York, NY. February 2019.
Longhurst, J., Ritter, A., Rider, J., and Landers, Merrill. Physical therapy is Associated with Improvements in Gait and Balance in Individuals with Lewy Body Dementia: A Retrospective Analysis. Presentation at the International Lewy Body Conference. Las Vegas, NV. June 25, 2019.
Mishra V., Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Yang Z., Zhuang X., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B. (2019). Disrupted Structural Organization in Parkinson’s Disease Patients With and Without Memory Impairment. 25th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping.
Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Zhuang X., Yang Z., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B., Mishra V. (2019). Claustrum Functional Connectivity in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. 25th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping.
Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Yang Z., Zhuang X., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B., Mishra V. (2019). Functional Network Topology in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. 25th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping.
Bayram E., Sreenivasan K.R., Longhurst J., Banks S., Yang Z., Zhuang X., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B., Mishra V. (2019). Associations Between Dual Task Cost and Striatal Functional Connectivity in Parkinson’s Disease with Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
Mishra V., Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Yang Z., Zhuang X., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B. (2019). Towards identification of neuroanatomical correlates of neuropsychological scores in Parkinson’s disease patients, with and without, memory impairment. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Yang Z., Zhuang X., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B., Mishra V. (2019). Aberrant Functional Connectivity and Network Topology in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
Sreenivasan K.R., Bayram E., Banks S., Longhurst J., Zhuang X., Yang Z., Cordes D., Ritter A., Caldwell J., Bluett B., Mishra V. (2019). Altered Claustral Functional Connectivity in Parkinson’s disease Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition.
Ritter A and Mishra V. Investigating the Sensitivity of Free-Water Imaging in Detecting White-Matter Abnormalities within Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, Volume 15, Issue 7, P762 - P763. July 2019
Ritter A and Calvin, K. Sensitivity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to Amyloid Pathology in a Mixed Clinical Sample, Poster. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, Volume 15, Issue 7, P360. July 2019
Hawley, N., Bennett, L., Ritter, A.,An Unbiased Biomarker Approach to Neuropsychological, Behavioral, and Psychiatric Symptoms in a Mixed Clinical Sample, Volume 34, Issue 6, August 2019, Page 1029. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acz034.164
Hawley, N., Bennett, L., Ritter, A., The Sensitivity and Specificity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment is Age Dependent for Amyloid Positivity in a Mixed Clinical Sample. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, Volume 34, Issue 6, August 2019, Page 1030. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acz034.165
Longhurst, J., Caldwell, J.Z.K., Ritter, A., Mishra, V., Bluett, B., & Landers, M. The cognitive profiles of individuals with freezing of gait differs among freezing of gait subtypes in Parkinson's disease. Poster submitted for the 2019 Annual Meeting of the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice, September 22-26.
Caldwell, J.Z.K., Zhuang, X., Ritter, A., Sreenivasan, K., Mishra, V., Cummings, J., Banks, S., & Cordes, D. Relationship of verbal memory to default mode network volume differs by sex and amyloid status. Presentation accepted for the 2019 NIH IDeA Western Regional Conference, Las Vegas, October 7-9.
Kaylegian, J., Ritter, A., & Caldwell, J.Z.K. Impairment Rating Discrepancies in a Longitudinal Observational Alzheimer's Study. Poster submitted for the 2019 NIH IDeA Western Regional Conference, Las Vegas, October 7-9.
Ritter A and Calvin K, Can Results from the Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT) Predict Amyloid PET Results? Sensitivity and Specificity Analyses in a Mixed SCI and MCI Population. (Accepted for Presentation at the 2019 Western IDeA Western Regional Conference, October 2019, Las Vegas, NV)
Matthews, D., Ritter, A., Thomas, R., Andrews, R., Luckic, A., Revta, C., Tousi, B., Leverenz, J., Fillit, H., Zhong, K., Feldman, H., Cummings, J., The Effects of Rasagiline Upon Glucose Metabolism, Cognition, and Tau in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: Results of a Phase II Clinical Trial. OC19-The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease-JPAD. Volume 6, Supplement 1, 2019.
Ritter A., K. Zhong, G. Lee, J.Cummings, M. Sabbagh. Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Development Pipeline: 2019. Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Development Pipeline: 2019. P043 The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease-JPAD. Volume 6, Supplement 1, 2019.
Mishra, V., Ritter, A., Cordes, D., Caldwell, Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging Suggests Sex Specific Alteration of White Matter in Mild Cognitively Impaired Participants (accepted for publication at AAIC-2020)
Mishra, V., Caldwell, C., Cordes, D., Shan, G., Ritter, A., Diffusion MRI-Derived Free Water Fraction May be a Sensitive Imaging Biomarker that could Improve Identification of Mild Cognitive Impairment Participants progressing to Alzheimer’s disease-dementia. (accepted for publication at AAIC-2020)
Sreenivasan K, Zhuang X, Longhurst J, Yang Z, Cordes D, Ritter A, Caldwell J, Mari Z, Litvan I, Bluett B and Mishra V. Resting state functional connectivity in levodopa non responsive Parkinson’s disease patients with freezing of gait. 2020 International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.
Mishra V, Sreenivasan K, Cordes D, Ritter A, Miller J, Mari Z, Litvan I, and Caldwell J. Investigating the sensitivity of free-water corrected diffusion-weighted MRI measures to understand sex-specific alterations in Parkinson’s disease with mild cognitive impairment. 2020 International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
FUNDED RESEARCH, GRANTS, CLINICAL TRIALS:
2016-2020 Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP)
Primary Investigator ($100,000)
2016-Present Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Research (CNTN) NIGMS: P20GM109025; Director, Clinical and Translational Research Core
2019 Influence of Amyloid on Cognition, Cleveland Clinic Catalyst Grant
Primary Investigator ($75,000)
2019-Present Brain Health in Professional Athletes
Co-Investigator
2020-Present Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Brain Donation Program, Marlon Foundation Grant; Co-Investigator ($100,000)
CLINICAL TRIALS:
Alzheimer’s Disease
2014-2016 EXPEDITION 3 (Eli Lilly),
Site Sub-Investigator
2014-2016 IDEAS Study (CMS/Eli Lilly),
Site Primary Investigator
2014-2018 TOMMORROW Study (Takeda),
Site Primary Investigator
2014-2018 DISINHIBITION Study (Avanir Pharmaceuticals),
Site Sub-Investigator
2014-2018 R2 Study (ADDF/Avid/Takeda),
Site Co-Investigator
2016-2017 EARLY STUDY (Janssen),
Site, Sub-Investigator
2016-2019 GENEMATCH Study (Banner Health),
Site Primary Investigator
2016-2019 CREAD II Study (Genentech),
Site Co-Investigator
2016-2019 EMERGE Study (Biogen),
Site Primary Investigator
2016-2020 GENERATION Study (Novartis),
Site Primary Investigator
2016-current LEARN Study (Alzheimer’s Assoc/NIA),
Site Primary Investigator
2016-current Healthybrains.org (Cleveland Clinic),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-current A4 Study (Eli Lily),
Site Primary Investigator
2016-current EXERT Study (ADCS),
Site Blinded Investigator
2016-current ADNI 3 Study (University of Southern California),
Site Sub-Investigator
2017-2020 MISSION AD Study (Eisai),
Site Primary Investigator
2018-current nQ Medical (nQ),
Primary Investigator
2018-current S-CitAD Study (JHSPH),
Site Primary Investigator
2018-current T2 TRIPROTECT Study (Biohaven),
Site Primary Investigator
2018-current GRADUATE II Study (Genentech),
Site Primary Investigator
2019-current OPTINA Study (Optina),
Primary Investigator
2019-current MCLENA-1 Study (NIH),
Site Sub-Investigator
2019-current CLARITY Study (Eisai),
Site Primary Investigator
2019-current GAIN Study (Cortexyme),
Site Primary Investigator
2019—current TRC PAD Study (NIA/ATRI),
Site Sub-Investigator
2020-current EMBARK Study (Biogen), S
ite Primary Investigator
Bipolar Disorder
2012-2014 DCS Study (University of Arizona),
Sub-Investigator
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
2016-current Professional Fighter’s Study (CCLRCBH Philanthropy),
Co-Investigator
2016-current DIAGNOSE CTE Study (NINDS),
Site Sub-Investigator
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
2016-current PRESENCE Study (Eli Lilly),
Site Sub-Investigator
2019-current ASCEND-LB Study (EIP Pharma),
Site Primary Investigator
Frontotemporal Dementia
2020-current ALLFTD Study (NIA and NINDS),
Site Primary Investigator
Huntington’s Disease
2016-current ENROLL HD Study (CHDI Foundation),
Site Sub-Investigator
Multiple Sclerosis
2016-2018 AFFINITY Study (Biogen),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-2019 CHORDS Study (Genentech),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-current BAF312 Study (Novartis),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-current ENSEMBLE Study (Roche),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-current FLUENT Study (Novartis),
Site Sub-Investigator
2016-current ESTEEM Study (Biogen),
Site Sub-Investigator
2017-current ARISE Study (UTSW),
Site Sub-Investigator
2017-current ALTHIOS Study (Novartis),
Site Sub-Investigator
2017-current NOVA Study (Biogen),
Site Sub-Investigator
2018-current DAYBREAK (Celgene),
Site Sub-Investigator
2018-current MS PATHS (Biogen),
Site Sub-Investigator
2018-current ULTIMATE 2 (TG Therapeutics),
Site Sub-Investigator
Parkinson’s Disease
2016-2018 NILO PD Study (Northwestern University),
Site Sub-Investigator
2018-Present INSYTE Study (Acadia),
Site: Primary Investigator
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
2017-2019 ARISE Study (AbbVie),
Site Co-Investigator
INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG DEVICES HELD:
2018-Present GE-180
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry
Specialty Interests
Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body Disease, Vascular dementia, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Awards & Honors
- 2012 Dean’s List in Excellence in Teaching by a Houseofficer 2010-2011, University of Arizona
- 2013 Junior Resident Award for Best Overall Performance for 2012-2013, University of Arizona
- 2014 GME Resident Excellence and Leadership Scholarship for 2012-2013, University of Arizona
- 2014 Ely Lily Research Award for 2013-2014, University of Arizona
- 2015 Cleveland Clinic Excellence in Teaching Award for 2014-2015
- 2016 Cleveland Clinic Excellence in Teaching Award for 2015-2016
- 2018 2018 Innovator Healthcare Hero, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and Nevada Business Magazine
- 2019 The Dr. Roy Martin 2019 Las Vegas HEALS Inspired Excellence in Healthcare Award
- 2020 Key Note Speaker, Touro Research Day; Touro University, Henderson, NV
- 2020 2020 Alzheimer’s Award for the article: The Pathology of Rapid Cognitive Decline in Clinically Diagnosed Alzheimer's DiseaseJournal of Alzheimer’s Disease
Memberships
- American Neuropsychiatry Association 2014-Present Member
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) 2016-2018 Member
- American Academy of Neurology 2017-Present Member
- International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) 2017-Present Member
Research & Publications
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| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
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Reviewed on Jun 29, 2021
Dr Ritter was very carefully present with me. He helped me with many concerns. I cannot say enough good things about him.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2021
Dr Ritter is very open minded and professional
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2021
Dr Ritter was excellent!
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2021
Dr Ritter was nice and seemed concerned and wanted to run some other test and I liked that.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2021
loved doc and sam and mri staff and lab gurl
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2021
Dr.Ritter and the whole staff were amazing treated me and my mother with great respect and kindness I am so grateful to them for their care
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2021
Dr Ritter is superb
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2021
Dr. Ritter is the best
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2021
Dr. Ritter is an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2021
Dr. Ritter was very generous with his time. He made me feel very comfortable and it was obvious he had study my background and my MRI. He was patient with me and addressed all of my questions and concerns. He compared my MRI with another MRI. He gave me hope that I will be able to strengthen my memory loss. And it is obvious that The Cleveland Clinic is an exceptional gift for our community. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Dr. Ritter as a 50. That is not a spelling error. I meant "50".
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2021
All the staff and Dr. Ritter are helpful, listen to current conditions and answer all our questions.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2021
Dr. Ritter takes great care of me.
Reviewed on May 26, 2021
Dr Ritter is such a blessing to Jenny and our family as we try to wade through this scary time with her. He really listens and asks questions that allow Jenny to feel comfortable and have confidence in him.
Reviewed on May 25, 2021
Dr Ritter is the BEST.
Reviewed on May 25, 2021
great experience with Dr. Ritter
Reviewed on May 25, 2021
excellent staff and response times, appointments are booked out pretty far but it's worth the time I get with dr Ritter
Reviewed on May 25, 2021
extremely happy with the care I've gotten from dr Ritter
Reviewed on May 21, 2021
Dr. Ritter has provided excellent guidance for my care and treatment.
Reviewed on May 21, 2021
Dr Ritter was wonderful
Reviewed on May 21, 2021
It is always a pleasure dealing with staff and especially with Dr. Ritter. He is always very pleasant, patient & extremely kind.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
We love Dr. Ritter...
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
Highly impressed by the woman who administered the initial test and very pleased by Dr Ritter. I am delighted to be there for future sessions.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
Dr Aaron Ritter is a wonderful, brilliant and caring doctor. my husband and I could not find a better doctor to care for my husband nor could I in having a doctor to talk to about my concerns during this very difficult period
Reviewed on May 11, 2021
Dr Ritter, Sam and Reylynn excellent assets to your team
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Dr Ritter spoke to me in a caring and informed manner but was sure to make sure he answered all of my questions
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
I was concerned that they may not communicate with my other doctors but was assured the information is shared via MyChart. I'm so grateful fit CC!
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Dr. Ritter is the best doctor I've ever encountered. He is smart and talented but his ability to connect with my mother is key. He truly cares about her well being and it shows. She tries harder to do the steps he recommends because of his bedside manner. You can be a great doctor but if you can't connect with your patient it's almost a waste.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
I had to reschedule my appointment do to illness so I called to reschedule and Dr. Ritter is such a great doctor that his schedule is usually very busy. I was able to get an appointment four weeks later.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
I am very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Ritter! He is patient and I am included in my care plan. He explains thoroughly any concerns I had and the plan to improve my condition. Dr. Ritter makes me feel like I am an important person and he cares about my well being.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
Dr Ritter has extended my husbands quality of life. Because of his constant caring and adjusting his medications Wally is doing well.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2021
Bob was very helpful with setting my appointment. Dr. is very knowledgeable and good to speak with.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
Best doctor my dad has had. He was smart, caring, and treated us both with undivided attention and respect. So refreshing!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2021
dr Ritter is extremely nice to work with, a wonderful person.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2021
Amazing doctor, and the staff could not be better. I truly was surprised of the great concern the doctor gave. He was thorough, and actually left me with every questioned answered in detail. I really appreciated his true concern and care he gives to his patients.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2021
Excellent!! Dr Ritter is so informative and thorough. we appreciate his insight
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2021
We love Dr. Ritter....
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2021
greeter at the door was friendly and helpful. staff giving directions and check in person were knowledgeable and friendly.Dr Ritter and his staff GREAT!on time and efficient -
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2021
dr Ritter was superb
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2021
As a retired medical professional who has has many medical appointments in the last 2 years, I found Dr. Ritter stands head and shoulders above the other medical professionals. He took time to make me feel comfortable, valuable, intelligent, and unrushed. He explained all items at a professional level but in a manner a layman would understand.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2021
Dr. Ritter was extremely helpful. He answered all my questions and gave me good ideas to implement for my husbands care. He explained my husbands condition and what could be done to help him. Our experience at the Clinic was very positive.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2021
Dr. Ritter was very kind and responded well to both the patient and spouse. It was good to have separate discussions with them both to learn differing answers and concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
I would have preferred a little later in the day instead of 7:00 am, but when you have to help your family you do what you have to do. I appreciate the clinic and appreciate Dr. Ritter he is amazing if it wasn't for him my mom and uncle also my daughter with tourette's wouldn't be I was a correct care.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2021
Dr Ritter is like a friend
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2021
Dr Ritter listened and answered all my concerns, outstanding customer service..
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Dr. Ritter was very knowledgeable. He asked very good questions and listened to what I have to say.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021
Dr. Ritter is very kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2021
he's a great doctor we are very happy with him
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2021
Dr. Ritter is an exceptional physician. I feel extremely fortunate to be under his care. He is what all clinicians should aspire to be.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
A special doctor
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Dr Ritter is amazing. he is thorough, compassionate and articulate. I've worked in healthcare 50 years. He goes above and beyond.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
I love Cleveland Clinic I feel like I am getting the best advice and respect than any other hospital clinic I've ever been to I love them thank you Dr. Ritter
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2021
Dr Ritter is very kind and explains things in a compassionate way. we like him very much
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2021
Excellent service, staff and doctors.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021
Dr Ritter was professional and informative. Appreciated his insight and plan of direction regarding testing and treatment.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
Dr. Ritter was very thorough n understanding. Diagnosis was thorough n comprehensive. Also his nurse Michele was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2021
Dr Ritter is helpful and knowledgeable
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2021
We were very satisfied with the entire process and walked away feeling very confident in the doctor and his preliminary evaluation. He showed a genuine interest, was empathetic, a good listener, very courteous, and explained himself well.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2020
Dr Ritter was excellent, the best Dr we have been to he was very interested in all we had to say and seemed to really want to help us find some resolve to our situation and really wants to help my husband.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2020
my mom and I both liked doctor Ritter very much. he made us feel welcome and listened to. he was very caring and explained things well. he also was very clear in his explanation of what he wanted to do for our next appointment. it was a very good experience for us.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2020
Dr. Ritter was a sincerely kind provider! He answered all our questions and explained things we did not quite understand. Very knowledgeable and gave us hope and direction. Thank you!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2020
Dr Ritter was very professional with warmth of a close relative.Doctor had reviewed my file recently and referred to his notes often.He was just what the Doctor ordered.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2020
Best DR. I've seen at the clinic. it didn't take him long to identify my problem, which is not common.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2020
Dr. Aaron Ritter and Cleveland clinic's entire staff is compassionate and dedicated. Dr. Ritter took the time to talk to me and answered all my questions without rushing me or making me feel like he had to be somewhere else. Great doctor and human being!
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
Absolutely will recommend Dr. Ritter. He was interested, showed humor, and empathy.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2020
Excellent experience with cleveland clinic and Dr Ritter
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2020
Dr Ritter is the best dr i have ever seen in many ways, certainly his treatment of me personally and respect for my ideas.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
Dr Ritter went above and beyond in his care for us. He was very helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
Exceptional care and service. I'm glad my doctor is *Dr. Ritter. I have great faith in him.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
Dr. Ritter is amazing when you're in the room with him he takes his time listening and answering any questions or comments you may have and that's comforting. Thank you Dr. Ritter for saving my Mom's life and I hope we can get my uncle in so you can save his as well. Happy Holidays
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
the appointment with dr. Aaron Ritter was very good he was very concerned and patient and really took his time with joy I would highly recommend him
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
Dr. Ritter and his nurse, Moneeka, have always exhibited the utmost respect, care and concern with my mom and me, her daughter, at every appointment. This is especially important to me as my mom's disease progresses.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
Dr Ritter explains everything with easy manner and answers all questions
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
Doctor Ritter was very professional and attended to all my questions and needs.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
Really appreciated Dr. Ritter and Moneeka. Didn't feel rushed, validated my concerns, easy to speak to, and truly felt he cared about my mom.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
Have had negative experiences here as well, but based strictly on visit with Dr. Ritter, i I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020
Dr. Ritter was very professional. answered my questions right on point.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
I really love the virtual appointments. There was a little difficulty with the sound however the doctor called on the phone and we were able to speak with him and also see him.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
Dr. Ritter is an excellent M.D. and I am so fortunate to have him. He is very patient and very caring which is rare with today's medical care. He clearing explains everything about my diagnosis and answers any questions I may have.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
I am so thankful to be going to the Clinic and Aron Ritter MD is wonderful.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Ritter is very caring, understanding, a direct. We appreciate his understanding of this disease making something that's difficult a bit easier for us. Thank you Dr. Ritter.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
Dr Ritter is an excellent listener and provides detailed explanations of problems and solutions that are understandable. We feel he actually knows what he's talking about.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Dr. Ritter is one of the finest physicians I have ever experienced. Warm, friendly, analytical, solution-oriented and most caring!
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
Dr. Ritter is an excellent doctor. He always focuses on our concerns. He is patient and always strives to provide an excellent doctor / patient relationship
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020
Dr Ritter is an excellent Dr and he is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and personable.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020
excellent experience. very caring physician and easy to communicate with him.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Ritter is super. He goes out of his way to help in any way he can. We are lucky to have him as our doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2020
amazing thoughtful Dr.love Cleveland Clinic
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Ritter is an amazing caring, considerate and intelligent doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2020
Dr Ritter took the time to discuss issues and potential resolutions. Thank you!
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Dr Ritter has excellent bedside manner
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Dr Ritter is excellent. He creates an almost instant rapport with his patient and it is evident that he has a heart for people. He is both caring and compassionate towards caregiver and patient. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the best treatment and takes the time to answer all questions. I never feel rushed.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Dr Ritter is an awesome provider and so is his nurse Moneeka.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
like Dr Ritter very much
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
Dr. Ritter is excellent. He takes his time with our family and is very knowledgeable. He has terrific bedside manner and makes us very comfortable.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
We are very happy to have Dr. Ritter as our doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ritter. He is kind, focused, not condescending, addresses issues and questions, and tries to optimize treatment.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2020
we had an excellent experience. Dr Ritter is A plus in all aspects. I'm an RN with over 50 years in healthcare. Yolande also excellent
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Doctor Ritter seems to be knowledgeable about problems like mine.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Doctor Ritter and staff are caring and knowledgeable. They did not rush me in and out.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020
As always, Dr. Ritter was thorough, professional and caring. He treats me as a person that he knows well. He goes to great lengths to explain things and to reassure and educate me. I cannot praise him too highly.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2020
Dr. Ritter is a caring and outstanding doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
I am welcomed to contact Dr Ritter at anytime I feel necessary
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
Dr Ritter was exceptional in explain everything to me so that I could understand
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
Dr. Ritter is wonderful.......................
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
Dr. Ritter was great!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
I had an excellent visit and was completely satisfied with the entire experience. Dr. Ritter is a very good doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020
My experience with Dr. Ritter so far has been 2nd to none and everyone at the Cleveland Clinic has been wonderful!
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
It was a good experience. We live so far away from any specialty doctors that the online visit was very convenient for us.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
Dr. Ritter explained some of the difficulties we were having. He explained the CT and MRI results. He gave us options to help slow the problem.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2020
Dr. Ritter is an exceptional doctor and I may fortunate to be his patient.