
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Chad W. M. Ritenour
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Director, Men's Health and Infertility Division; Chief Medical Officer, Emory University Hospital
Year Started Practicing
2001
About the Provider
Dr. Ritenour is currently Chief Medical Officer for Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga., and also provides executive operational oversight for Perioperative Services, Cardiac Services, Radiology and Pharmacy in the hospital. He is the Vice-Chair of Education and Faculty Affairs and Professor in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine. He teaches widely in both undergraduate and graduate medical education in his role as Residency Program Director and has published multiple original and review articles in the medical literature. As Director of the Division of Men’s Health/Infertility and General Urology, he has worked to develop efficient care processes, including the use of video-assisted consents for the urologic patient. Dr. Ritenour’s clinical and research interests include erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, prostate enlargement and prosthetic surgery. He previously served as Interim Chairman for the Emory Department of Urology from 2010 to 2013.
Dr. Ritenour attended the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and subsequently received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia before completing his urological surgery training at Emory University. In 2010, he served as a Fellow in the American Urological Association-Japanese Urological Association Academic Exchange Program. He was also a Fellow in the Woodruff Leadership Academy (2005).
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association
- Southeastern Section of American Urological Association
- Georgia Urologic Association
- Sexual Medicine Society of North America
- Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons
- American Society of Andrology
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Sigma Zeta Honorary Science Society
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Atlanta's Top Doctors
Atlanta Magazine (2017, 2018) - America’s Top Urologists
Consumers Research Council of America (2010, 2011, 2012) - Fellow, American Urological Association-Japanese Urological Association Academic Exchange Program (2010)
- Woodruff Fund Clinical Teaching Support Award (2002
- Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award (2000)
- William H. Cooner Award for Compassionate Patient Care (1999)
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-4898
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Urology, 2001
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1997
- Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1996
- Medical Education: Medical College of Virginia, MD, 1995
Board Certifications
- Urology: American Board of Urology, 2003
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
171 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
Dr. Chad is excellent in every way!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Knowledgeable,kind,and excellent follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2026
Exceptional urology care from Dr Ritenour!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr Ritenour took the time to be very clear and attentive in our conversation and took the time to listen and clearly explain his thoughts
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr Ritenour is a superb physician- he has excellent "bedside manner." He is a good listener, he is patient, he cares, he is knowledgeable- and highly professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr Ritenour spent alot of time with me reviewing our past test results and current status and a treatment plan. Spent almost 1/2 hour with me! Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2026
Dr. Ritenour Is excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Exceptional urology care from Dr Ritenour.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Ritenour and his team (Reuben, Amanda, Ashley and Phyllis) are tremendous professionals with an immense depth and breadth of knowledge. In equal measure they are very kind and compassionate. I was at my worst and they saw past all that and treated me with such dignity and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Excellent, caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr Ritenour is a rockstar! It appears he resolved a problem I had for some time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Best Urologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Dr. Ritenour is very kind & caring. He has taking care of everyone in my family for years. We are lucky to have him as our doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Dr Ritenour is an excellent clinician with wonderful communication skills and a very caring bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Ritenour was just what I had hoped. He took plenty of time asking questions so he could understand my concerns, then went into a pretty deep conversation describing the causes of my situation and the options I had for addressing them, along with the pros and cons of each. I couldn't have asked for better. .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Can't stop bragging about my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
One of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Exceptional attention and interaction. Couldn't have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
The doctor took his time to get to know me and my symptoms. He was very detailed in on why I was experiencing the issues and gave good advice on what to do to resolve. I felt he really cared. He had obviously reviewed my chart before I arrived. He was on time and he was engaged. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
All outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The best provider at Emory is Dr Ritenour. His urology care is the best and it's an honor to partner with him for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Rittenoir listened to my concerns, we discussed them and developed a Treatment Plan I am comfortable with. He is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Chad is one of the most patient and kind and thorough and helpful physicians I have ever seen; he is excellent in every way; I am extremely fortunate and blessed to be his patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
See my earlier comment. Dr. Ridenour Was most gracious and explained everything thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Best bedside manager that I have ever witnessed....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Best doctor experience at Emory, Dr. Ritenour
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Chad is the most professional, capable and caring physician I have ever seen as a patient. His clinical skills are excellent and his patient interaction sets the standard of care for all other providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Could not ask for better treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr. Ritenor is always professional and shows genuine concern for my son.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I have an excellent relationship with my providers at Emory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Ritenour
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Ritenour was one of the most professional, courteous, competent and polite care providers that I have had the pleasure to meet. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Exceptional!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Ritenour and Dr. Hunter are excellent Doctors. I would be happy to recommend either of these Doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Dr. Ritenour extremely helpful about my concerns
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
Dr. Ritenour is the physician's physician who bring flawless expertise combined with decency and caring. He is a wonderful, personable human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Chad is an exceptional physician focused on me and my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Amazing care from Dr Ritenour. Exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr Ritenour is an excellent doctor and very good communicator. I would recommend him to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Dr. Ritenour is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Best experience possible - rockstar Dr. - Caring, knowledgeable, great listener, no one better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr. Ritenour is excellent care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
Exceptional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Doctor Ritenour is a very busy person with all of his hospital administration duties and attending to all of his patients. Despite these pressures, he gave me his full attention, and did not make it feel like he was in a rush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr Chad Rittenour is very thoughtful, knowledgeable and takes his time- excellent Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Ritenour is THE BEST doctor that we have. He is one of the kind. His staff are also all very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr. Chad Ritenour was 150% professional & spent (30) minutes with me for my initial appt (given my extremely unnerving expedience with my previous Emory Urologist)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
My son has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, but when he saw Dr. Ritenor. He just lit up and staring smiling and using happy facial gestures toward him. A big positive effect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
Extremely satisfied with the care of I received. Dr. Ritenour was professional, knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions and concerns. Please pass along my gratitude to Dr. Ritenour and his team for providing such excellent care.
