Richard J Ricca's Online Review Report Card

Dr Ricca was recommended to me by a reputable professional in the health field. He successfully performed surgery on my inguinal hernia. He answered my questions and gave me confidence going into this procedure. After my follow up appointment, I felt that he completed the process with the highest regard for me.

Very good experiences on two occasions. One minor general surgery and a more serious wound care experience from an accident. Staff professional, thorough and put me at ease. Have confidence in Dr. Ricca’s expertise and would recommend to friends and family.

I went to the er with stomach pain that turned out to be a small bowel obstruction. Dr. Ricca explained to me what was happening and what he will do. The laparoscopic surgery went well and I went home the next day with no pain and no down time. I’m very thankful to him.

Defensive, accusatory with terrible bedside manner.

Dr. Ricca performed my emergency appendectomy. His bedside manner is atrocious and he has no tolerance for patient questions. I was told my case was severe (necrosis, gangrenous). Post surgery, I asked Dr. Ricca for info (causes, recovery etc.), he was dismissive at best. His instructions for my release contradicted the surgical team. When I questioned him, he raised his voice at me. I reported him to the head of nursing and I also heard nurses discuss his behavior outside my room with no surprise. I was req'd to see him for a post-op visit. I asked again about causes, how I was so emergent, shd I worry abt future issues (my father died of pancreatic cancer) etc. His response was "I don't know what to tell you". He also told me that "when you're older, pain doesn't present in the same way". I am 45 yrs old & in very good health for the record. My PC physician called Dr. Ricca to review the case without a response. This was a NIGHTMARE only minimally encapsulated in this review.

I had a laproscopic inguinal hernia repair with mesh by Dr. Ricca. Less than 8 months later it appeared that my hernia was back so I saw Dr Ricca again. At first Dr Ricca was confused that he repaired the other side and this was a new hernia, I assured him that it was the same one. I waited 10 minutes while he went to find his report to confirm that I was correct. He then told me he would “repair the mesh”. The next day I asked for a copy of the operation report and the re-diagnosis report. For the re-diagnosis report I had to drive to Southampton and pay $3. The operation report stated that a piece of mesh was implanted that was possibly 4 times the size of what he originally showed me prior to the operation. The re-diagnosis report said that he told me he would implant additional mesh which he never told me, and that he had also advised me of the potential for chronic pain which also he never advised me. Obviously I found someone else for my second surgery in less than 12 months.

I had a laproscopic inguinal hernia repair with mesh by Dr. Ricca. Less than 8 months later my hernia was back so I saw Dr Ricca again. At first Dr Ricca was confused that he repaired the other side and this was a new hernia, I assured him that it was the same one. I waited 10 minutes while he went to find his report to confirm that I was correct. He then told me he would “repair the mesh”. The next day I asked for a copy of the operation report and the office re-diagnosis report. For the office re-diagnosis report I had to drive to Southampton and pay $3. The operation report stated that a piece of mesh was implanted that was possibly 4 times the size of what he originally showed me prior to the operation. The re-diagnosis report said that he told me he would implant additional mesh which he never told me, and that he had advised me of the potential for chronic pain also which he never advised me. Obviously I found someone else to fix it.

Dr. Ricca is the only surgeon I would ever recommend , He has operated on literally my whole family, Son, Daughter, brother and Dr. Ricca saved my 95 year old mothers life twice last year. He is amazing and upfront/transparent , he explained to us step by step details and a skilled and gifted surgeon I owe him everything. Thank you Dr. Ricca

Dr Ricca saved my dads legs been to other surgeons and all the wanted to do since he is a diabetic they wanted to amputate his legs I came and seen Dr Ricca and he told me I can save his legs leave him with me and I’ll take care of him I did and today my dad is walking and and has his legs thanks Dr Ricca you are the best thank god I found you to help out my father

I recently was fortunate to have Dr Richard Ricca available to preform surgery that saved my life. His attention and care throughout my stay in the hospital on a daily basis was above and beyond excellent.