Steven Wade Rittenberg, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Hi, my name is Steve Rittenberg. Welcome to my Web page! I'm glad to have the opportunity to present my credentials to you and share other information about myself. It's very important that you feel comfortable with your personal physician, and I hope this page will help you get to know me. I have been practicing internal medicine for over 20 years. I am committed to members’ well-being, both physical and mental. It is an honor for me to learn about them as individuals and about their cultures and ideals. That is why I continue to practice outpatient medicine.
Biography
Originally from Los Angeles, I chose the field of medicine so I could care for others as they age in life. I graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA, and UC Irvine was my home for medical school. Following that, my internship was completed at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, taking me to the Pacific Northwest. I then went on to build a thriving practice and grow my family there. In 2021, I was honored to receive a title and award as one of "Seattle's Top Doctors." After many wet and cold winters, my family and I made the decision to return to the warmer and sunnier skies of Ventura, and we could not be happier! Now, I get to proudly wear blue and root for my home teams in person. Go, Bruins! Go, Dodgers!
About my practice
I view health care as a shared responsibility between the doctor and the member. My goal is to create an environment of two-way communication, in which you and I work side-by-side to understand the state of your health, weigh our care plan options, and make decisions together that will yield the best possible outcomes to meet your goals and fit your lifestyle. I believe in motivating members and providing a clear, concise health plan to help them achieve their health goals. By working as a team, we will strive to achieve lifelong good health and personal satisfaction.
How I thrive
I firmly believe in Kaiser Permanente's philosophy of health and try to live it in my life every day. My family life is my major priority. As a parent of 2 lovely daughters, I take pleasure and solace from my loving family. Moreover, I plan to continue with charity work as a member of the Kiwanis Club and hopefully continue to spend time discussing health care with underserved populations. My wife and I enjoy hiking and kayaking. I also get much pleasure in dabbling in the martial arts, numismatics, US history, and travel.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Appointments/information
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- California Relay Service
- 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of California IrvineBoard certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Internship
Internal Medicine
Virginia Mason Medical CenterResidency
Internal Medicine
Virginia Mason Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2023Active license information
License number
G180246License type
Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIAActive license information
License number
MD00033050License type
Allopathic Physician (MD)License issuing state
This information is not available at this time.National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1851455893Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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