About
Dr. Carol E. Ritter earned her undergraduate degree from St. Norbert College before completing her Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1983. She completed her internship at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and went on to finish her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology there from 1985 to 1987. She holds board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, along with advanced certifications in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, including DaVinci Robotic Surgery, Single Port Surgery, and Operative Hysteroscopic Surgery.
For much of her career, Dr. Ritter built her reputation as an obstetrician and gynecologist in the Baltimore area. A patient encounter involving an unexpected cardiac event shifted her focus toward cardiovascular health as a core pillar of women's medicine. She joined the MDVIP network to pursue that expanded vision, emphasizing prevention and personalized wellness alongside gynecologic care. Dr. Ritter has served as Director of the AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology since 2014 and has been active in the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gyn Advisory Board since 1996. Her community work includes a long-running Pap Program in Haiti and a medical cultural exchange in Cuba. She holds the rank of Major in the Maryland Defense Force, where she served from 2006 to 2013.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Norbert College
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI — Doctorate of Medicine 1983
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD (1985-1987)
Additional Training
Internship, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD (1983-1984)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ritter right for?
Dr. Ritter is a strong fit for adult women who want gynecologic and cardiovascular care in one practice. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormone changes benefit from her focused expertise. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors or a family history of heart disease find her prevention-oriented approach particularly valuable. Women who want thorough annual screenings covering bone health, thyroid, and emotional well-being will feel well served here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ritter treats a wide range of women's health concerns, including reproductive health conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and heart disease. She also addresses hormone imbalance, bone health, thyroid disorders, diabetes risk, and emotional well-being. Her practice covers both gynecologic care and comprehensive preventive medicine.
Yes, Dr. Ritter holds board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also holds advanced certifications in multiple minimally invasive surgical techniques, including DaVinci Robotic Surgery, Operative Hysteroscopic Surgery, and Single Port Surgery.
Dr. Ritter earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1983. She completed both her internship and her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Ritter focuses on the intersection of gynecologic care and cardiovascular health. She emphasizes prevention and early detection, particularly for heart disease, which is the leading cause of mortality in women. She takes a holistic view of each patient's health profile, reviewing reproductive, cardiovascular, and other health concerns together.
Dr. Ritter sees adult women at every stage of life. Her practice is especially well suited for women seeking preventive care, those managing reproductive health conditions, and those with cardiovascular risk factors. She also works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Ritter completed her residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and has built her career in the Baltimore area since the mid-1980s. She has served on the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gyn Advisory Board since 1996 and has deep roots in the local medical community.
Dr. Ritter holds certifications in a broad range of minimally invasive procedures. These include DaVinci Robotic Surgery, Single Port Surgery, Advanced Operative Laparoscopic Surgery, Operative Hysteroscopic Surgery, and Gynecologic Urologic Surgery, among others. She has served as Director of the AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology since 2014.
Yes, preventive medicine is central to Dr. Ritter's approach. She reviews each patient's cardiovascular risk, hormone levels, bone health, and emotional well-being as part of the MDVIP Women's Health Program. Her goal is to identify and address health concerns before they become serious problems.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026