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David Ritter, M.D.

General Surgery & Bariatric Surgery located in Rowlett, Rockwall, Greenville, Forney, & Terrell, TX

About Dr. Ritter

Dr. David Ritter founded Rockwall Surgical Specialists in 1998. Since then, he has helped over 15,000 patients in the communities of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Greenville, Texas. As an expert in general surgery, Dr. Ritter performs the full range of surgical interventions, from hernia repair and colon surgery to gallbladder and thyroid surgery.

He also specializes in bariatric surgery and has established a comprehensive program of nutritional and lifestyle support for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Whenever possible, he performs laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which benefits his patients by promoting quicker recovery and minimal scarring.

Dr. Ritter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the nation, then completed his surgical training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.  Dr. Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Ritter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their many children. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and vacationing with his family.

Dr. David Ritter founded Rockwall Surgical Specialists in 1998. Since then, he has helped over 15,000 patients in the communities of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Greenville, Texas. As an expert in general surgery, Dr. Ritter performs the full range of surgical interventions, from hernia repair and colon surgery to gallbladder and thyroid surgery.

He also specializes in bariatric surgery and has established a comprehensive program of nutritional and lifestyle support for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Whenever possible, he performs laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which benefits his patients by promoting quicker recovery and minimal scarring.

Dr. Ritter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the nation, then completed his surgical training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.  Dr. Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Ritter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their many children. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and vacationing with his family.


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Accepted Insurances

Rockwall Surgical Specialists accepts a wide variety of medical insurance plans. Click on "View full list of companies" to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all plans we accept. Please feel free to contact our helpful and friendly staff for any specific insurance inquiries.

Aetna
Ambetter
Amerigroup
Baylor Scott & White Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Select
Care N' Care
Cigna
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSmart
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Multiplan
Parkland