Matthew J. Ritter MD

Matthew J. Ritter, M.D., is a cardiovascular anesthesiologist and critical care physician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as a consultant in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, where he specializes in the perioperative management of patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and the care of critically ill patients in the intensive care setting.

Dr. Ritter's clinical expertise includes cardiovascular anesthesiology, critical care medicine, perioperative echocardiography, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life support for patients with complex cardiac conditions. He is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while advancing patient safety and outcomes in both the operating room and intensive care unit.

After earning his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Ritter completed a preliminary internal medicine internship, an anesthesiology residency, and fellowships in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiovascular Anesthesiology at Mayo Clinic. He is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ritter is a dedicated educator and leader who has received numerous teaching honors, including Mayo Clinic's Teacher of the Year Award and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program Physician Educator of the Year in 2024. He is an active member of several national professional organizations, contributes to resident and fellow education, and participates in initiatives focused on physician engagement, critical care, and cardiovascular anesthesiology.