Biography
Kellye Ritter, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, completed her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2012. She worked in emergency medicine as a registered nurse for several years prior to completing her Masters in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner in 2017 from University of Louisiana Lafayette. She initially worked in emergency medicine following completion of her degree. With a strong passion for women’s health, she pursued a career at Ochsner as a member of the OBGYN staff. She is passionate about caring for women at all stages of life. She is a member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.
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Education and Training
Graduate School
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Field of Study: Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Nurse Practitioner
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She was fantastic! She spent several minutes talking with me about multiple concerns and eased any worries that I had had going into the appointment.
Very knowledgeable and personable
Dr Kellyie Ritter is a wonderful doctor
Very friendly caring provider.
Kellye Ritter is the very best
I recommend her to everyone and I love the virtual for this type of appt I had ..so convenient
Kellye Ritter was excellent! She is professional, knowledgeable and caring towards her patients.
Kellye is always hands on, full attention, and very accommodating.
Kelly Ritter NP was excellent at explaining the importance of each issue, test and potential future treatments to consider. Her concern was heartfelt and her attempt to make sure that I am healthy to care for my grandchildren was greatly appreciated!
Dr. Ritter is amazing! She is so caring, kind, personable, and very knowledgeable!
Ms. Kellye was very thoughtful & friendly.
Dr. Ritter is the greatest medical professional I've ever seen. She's positive, intelligent, caring, and easy to talk to. She helps me make the best decision for my health through explaining my options thoroughly and providing thoughtful advice and options. She's the best!
Would recommend to others, gentle, fast and sweet
Excellent explanation & help moving forward
NP Kellye Ritter is the best!!! I've never felt more seen, cared for, & understood. The best bed side manner!
Dr. Ritter is amazing! She is kind, caring, considerate, knowledgeable, and very professional.
I cannot stress enough how wonderful this experience with Ms. Ritter and her staff has been. I have previously been frustrated with my care regarding gynecology with other practitioners, but they have changed all that.
Kellye is amazing.
The NP and her student were friendly, very informative, and thoroughly explained every step performed for my exam.
Kelly's Ritter is the best! Knowledgeable, thorough, and kind! I feel like I hit the jackpot!
Really like Kelley bedside manner, she always answers my questions in a way that I understand and helps me feel comfortable discussing my concerns.
Couldn't love Kellye more if I tried.
I have already recommended her to several people.
Excellent
Dr. Ms. Ritter's area of study deals with my caution for bone density treatment and she was very respectful and patient with my concerns at this time. She just asked me to think about it. I've got time.