Meet Dr. John Ditto

John Ditto, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon specializing in advanced sinus, allergy, and ear care. With nearly 20 years of experience practicing in Richmond, Virginia, he is the founder of Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, where he focuses on minimally invasive, office-based ENT treatments.

Dr. Ditto earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Medicine, where he received the Outstanding Achievement Award and a scholarship from the Student National Medical Association.

He completed his residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, during which his research was published in the Archives of Otolaryngology. After residency, he completed a fellowship in otology at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Ditto began his career practicing in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he also served on the Board of Examiners for the State of Missouri. He later relocated to Richmond, Virginia, where he has practiced for nearly two decades and has been recognized multiple times as a Richmond Top Doctor in Otolaryngology.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

Dr. Ditto is committed to providing safe, effective, and convenient care. He emphasizes minimally invasive treatments, such as office-based balloon sinus procedures, that allow patients to recover quickly and return to their daily activities with minimal downtime. His approach combines state-of-the-art technology with a patient-first philosophy, ensuring that care is both personalized and effective.

At Richmond Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers in Richmond, VA, Dr. Ditto provides diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for:

• Sinus disease and chronic sinusitis
  
• Allergy testing and treatment (injections and sublingual drops)
  
• Sleep apnea and snoring disorders
  
• Otology — ear conditions including infections, hearing loss, and tinnitus
  
• Rhinology — nasal and sinus disorders, including deviated septum
  
• Voice and throat disorders
  
• Balloon sinuplasty
  
• Image-guided sinus surgery
  
• Septoplasty
  
• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
  
• Rhinoplasty (reconstructive nasal surgery)

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Ditto enjoys spending time with his wife, Holly, birdwatching, gardening, and reading. He is also passionate about music and plays the cello in the VCU Medical Orchestra.