Overview
David Ritacco is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Periventricular Heterotopia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Ritacco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Ritacco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Ritacco by calling their office at 312-227-3550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Ritacco a top-rated expert for Epilepsy in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Ritacco is classified as an Experienced expert for Epilepsy in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Ritacco specialize in?
While Dr. David Ritacco is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. David Ritacco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Ritacco has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy in Children. You can view a list of Dr. David Ritacco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Ritacco accept my insurance?
Dr. David Ritacco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-3550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- EpilepsyDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Ritacco isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.