Lauren Ritz

Lauren Ritz, PA-C

Specialties:

Vascular Surgery
  • Valley Health Provider

About

Lauren Ritz, PA-C, is a physician assistant who specializes in vascular surgery. She began her career in hospital medicine, providing overnight care for patients in Suffolk, Virginia. Before becoming a physician assistant, she worked as a school psychologist.
Ritz holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University, a master’s degree in psychology and an education specialist degree in school psychology from Marshall University. She earned a Master of Physician Assistant degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Lauren grew up in the Winchester area and enjoys serving the local community. Outside of work, she spends time with friends and family, travels and is an avid runner and dog mom.

Affiliations

  • Valley Health Vascular Surgeons
  • Winchester Medical Center

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
  • Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA)
  • Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (APACVS)

Locations

Education

Graduate School

Eastern Virginia Medical School Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Undergraduate School

George Mason University Bachelor of Science, Psychology