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Dr. John Ritchie, MD

Dr. John Ritchie, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Ritchie, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston Salem, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1980. He is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

170 Kimel Park Dr Winston Salem, NC 27103

Make an Appointment

(336) 768-7798

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ritchie is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Winston Salem, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ritchie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritchie

4.2

17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa Campbell in Harmony – Dec 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Theresa C in Pfafftown, NC – Oct 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn Epps in Walkertown, NC – Sep 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charlotte, NC – Sep 02, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Ritchie, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston Salem, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1980. He is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse

    Medical School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Orthocarolina PA170 Kimel Park Dr Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Orthocarolina4601 Park Rd Ste 300 Charlotte, NC 28209
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

    3333 Silas Creek Pkwy
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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