Eric Ricchetti, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.445.6915
- Fax:
- 216.445.3694
Additional Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery
Euclid Medical Office
99 Northline Circle
Euclid, OH 44119
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.692.7750
- Desk:
- 216.445.6915
- Fax:
- 216.445.3694
Orthopaedic Surgery
Lutheran Hospital
1730 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.692.7750
- Desk:
- 216.445.6915
- Fax:
- 216.445.3694
Treatment & Services
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Complex Shoulder Surgery
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preservation Center
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Revision Shoulder Surgery
- Scapular Winging
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Instability Repairs
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Disorders of the Shoulder
- Labrum Tears
- Nerve Injuries Of The Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Deformity
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Infection
- Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries in Baseball
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Intra-Articular Injury
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Paralysis
- Shoulder Problems
- Shoulder Sprain/Strain
- Sports Injuries
- Tendonitis
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View All PlansAbout Eric Ricchetti, MD
After receiving his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Ricchetti completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. During his residency training, Dr. Ricchetti also completed a year of dedicated research in the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Rothman Institute.
Dr. Ricchetti's interests in shoulder pathology include joint replacement and arthroscopy, rotator cuff tears and other tendon and ligament problems, sports injuries, and trauma. Dr. Ricchetti is very active in shoulder and elbow research and has authored a number of publications and book chapters, including presenting at regional and national conferences.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery Shoulder and Elbow
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2010
Residency - Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Orthopaedic Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2009
Medical Education - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
MD
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2003
Undergraduate - Yale University
New Haven,
CT USA
1998
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Shoulder joint replacement and arthroscopy, rotator cuff tears and other tendon and ligament problems, sports injuries of the shoulder, trauma to the shoulder, revision surgery of the shoulder
Research & Publications
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As of 6/4/2020, Dr. Ricchetti has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Ricchetti receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- DJO Surgical
Royalty Payments. Dr. Ricchetti receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- DJO Surgical
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584 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
97 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021
The appointment with Dr. Richetti was fine. Getting approved from Workers' Comp. was a mess.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
Doctors is very busy, appointments are only available on certain day, which is understandable
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
I saw a resident first and she was courteous and respectful collecting my history and doing an exam. Then Dr Richetti came in with her and we reviewed the history and he did his exam. We discussed my condition and advised that I get an MRI and continue physical therapy for now. I was in agreement with this plan and felt reassured.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
dr.wanted to see me in February, no appointments available. I had to schedule in March. it workedout fine however.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
I have complete confidence in Dr. Richetti.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2021
I'm only saying very good bc I contacted Dr Richetti myself to get an appointment & he is the one that got me in quick. the scheduler on the appointment line was unable to find his name. she said she sent a message to the office but I never heard anything back so I went to his OR room since I'm a nurse & asked how to get an appointment. he had me email him & he got me on his schedule in 2 days. he went above & beyond
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2021
wonderful & caring doctor!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2021
I saw three specialist about this problem and this doctor was the one I felt most comfortable with.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2021
Dr R is the best
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
Great doctor. Wonderful bedside manor.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
very happy with the surgery. very professional . doctor
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2021
*Dr. Richletti is superb! Professional, skilled - my 2nd TSA with him!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
Great doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2021
Dr Ricchetti is extremely professional, kind, courteous
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2021
the services I received from my provider and the staff was very great and very professional I'm very happy and pleased with my care that I received. Thank you..
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Dr Ricchetti is awesome.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
I definitely recommend Dr. Ricchetti to people I know.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
I had aa very good experience and would highly recommend Dr.Richetti and his staff.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021
excellent provider
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Doctor & staff efficient & personable
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti was Great.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti was very thorough. Gave very good care in both of the appointments. Showed the xray and explained excercises. Would definitely return to him
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
Always great service at Cleveland Clinic that I drive an hour and half to come to your doctors , sometimes when you call they tell you months for a appointment but if you can get ahold of the doctors office they make sure they can get you in sooner .
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2020
Dr.Ricchetti is a very good Dr. and very honest and caring.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2020
Dr Ricchetti is excellent in all respects. He's a listener, an explainer and a talented physician.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
Both Doctor Eric and Nancy (his personal assistance) did an outstanding job. Efficient, responsive and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti was thorough in his explanations about PT and encouraged me with my progress thus far
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2020
dr ricchetti is fabulous!!!
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
Dr ricketti, the staff and radiology the staff in the orthopedic clinic and especially to Nancy his clerical assistant provided us exceptional experience that we've never experienced in any other facility
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2020
I believe my doctor to be the very top of the food chain! I have all of the confidence in the world in him!
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti was excellent! He answered my numerous questions and was very kind. He made me feel very positive about scheduling a surgery with him.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2020
great doctor
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2020
Both Dr. Riccetti and the nurse were very good at answering questions and without ambiguity.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Richetti is outstanding. He was my surgeon for shoulder replacement surgery that went extremely well. I have seen him for two additional issues that are more complicated, and he has given me his time and interest. He is personal and professional, and a credit to the Clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020
I like *Dr. Ricchetti, he is a caring dr. & takes care with his patients.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020
dr ricchetti's communicates well, takes my concerns seriously and proposes the best path for me. He is professional and courteous
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020
Dr Ricchetti gets my full recommendation
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
very good service and Doctor
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti is excellent Dr. He is very kind and caring and I would recommend him to anybody who is having shoulder problems. I am having a very good recovery because of his expertise!!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
I was recommended to Dr. Richetti from a friend and I was very happy with him.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
it was a very good experience. I eventually will have Dr. Richetti do my shoulder replacement
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2020
It was good when contacting Dr Ricchetti's office. I call Dr Ricchetti's office and Nancy always takes care of my needs
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2020
Dr Ricchetti is great!! He always listens and treats me with respect. l have already told many of my coworkers about him and given out his card
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
The Dr and his fellow and Jennie was wonderful
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
I was pleased with the staff. really liked the doctor and his nurse
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
I've already recommended Dr. Ricchetti to others.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Richetti is fantastic
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti never makes you feel rushed, he took the time to answer all my questions. makes me feel at ease.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
wonderful doctor!
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
Very pleased with Dr. R's virtual "bedside" manner. If he's as good of a surgeon as he was with me at the visit I feel I'm in very good hands.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020
love dr richetti. straight forward. kind. sense of humor. seen for awhile.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020
Always a pleasure to see Dr.Ricchetti
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti always listen to my question and concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020
Dr. Richetti very easy to talk to and understanding.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Excellent doctor and facility
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
It was good to see Dr. Ricchetti and review the progress 7 years post op.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
Excellent experience by all nursing and the physician
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020
dr Ricchetti listens attentively with his Eyy as well as his ears. answered all questions and never made me feel rushed
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr Ricchetti was both professional and personable.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
wonderful concern and understanding from both doctors.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
One of the best patient/doctor experiences I have had. Received a clear and thorough explanation of my issues and options.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
Good experience with Dr. Richetti and a shoot out for his secretary Nancy as she goes above and beyond to help with scheduling and handling paperwork promptly greatly adding to the experience.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
As stated earlier in survey Dr Richetti's secretary Nancy adds greatly to the experience going above and beyond to help.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
Dr. Richetti is always informative and answers questions entirely. He is thorough and helpful using great respect for patient.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
Dr Ricchetti and his nurse Nancy are terrific. so easy to work with.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020
anything I answered yery good to should actually be very very good. I always feel comfortable with the Dr.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
Very impressed with the doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Dr. ricchetti was excellent in answering all my questions about the surgery and my recovery. He is top notch and I will recommend him to anyone who needs shoulder surgery.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
the doctor was involved with my current situation involving my shoulder issues and with providing solutions.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti is very friendly & personable. I believe he truly cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020
I have already recommended this care provider to others
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
Dr Richetti is an amazing doctor! I feel very comfortable with him and respect him highly!
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
best doctor ive worked with
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti was masterful in his care and helped me achieve full healing, I offer the most enthusiastic endorsement and urge anyone with orthopedic issues to seek Dr. Ricchetti for the best possible solutions and care and outcomes.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
Dr Richette is excellent, easy to talk to , explains everything well . He was my wife's doctor, now he's mine!
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
I love Dr. Ricketti. I had a great experience and have recommended him highly to several people with shoulder issues!
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
Pleased that *Dr. Ricchetti took time prior and after surgery to talk with my wife. He was in my room at 6:15 AM the next morning.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
Dr Ricchetti is an excellent doctor. He has replaced both of my shoulders and I highly recommend him
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
I was not able to log in to video consult it was late for IT service to rectify. but Dr Riccetti was gracious enough to contact me on my mobile # and were able discuss my problems and plan of management. I will give Dr Riccetti 5+
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
I was recommended to dr. richetti by my physical therapist (Katie Damico, who is this best employee of the clinic, but that's a discussion for another time).Anyone that Katie recommends is someone I would trust, and I am very comfortable with Dr. Richetti performing surgery on my rotator cuff. He is easy to talk to, worked within my schedule, and obviously is a great doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
I talked with dr. Richetti's secretary(Nancy)set up the surgery, and she was very personable, helpful, and made me feel like I was important.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
I talked to several people, first said I would receive a call back within 2 days. when I didn't hear back, I called and was told that information was incorrect and that I had been placed on a 9 day waiting list and if a spot opened up I would receive a call. at the end of that 9 days I could renew placement on that lost. I then received a call from Dr. Ricchetti's office and was told to, "Put ice on it and call back in 8 weeks if it doesn't get better..." Action I had been taking for over 8 weeks already, of which I had informed them.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
As I have always found him, Dr. Ricchetti treated me with the utmost in professionalism, care, and personal touch.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
*Dr. Riechetti, intern *Bill & *Kelly were all that might be asked for: considerate & professional.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
dr was pleasant and interested in my concerns
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020
Dr Ricchetti is the best. Always a good experience when I see him. I can't think of anything he could do better.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020
Dr Eric Ricchetti I saw him for the first time. Very professional,I felt right away confident that he's so knowledgeable in his field and will take good care of me. Looking forward to go to my following appointment and I will be ok.For the first visit he will deserve A +
Reviewed on May 28, 2020
Dr Ricchetti and his staff continue to provide excellent care! it is always been very easy to contact his secretary Nancy and our meetings with Dr Ricchetti always bridge the gaps between friendliness caring and expertise.
Reviewed on May 28, 2020
Dr Ricchette provide cared for me as if I was family.
Reviewed on May 21, 2020
I absolutely would and have recommended people to Dr. Ricchetti. He is awesome!!
Reviewed on May 18, 2020
Dr. Richetti helped me understand what to expect before, during and after surgery.
Reviewed on May 14, 2020
Dr Ricchetti is exceptional! Very through and very kind.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2020
Dr. Ricchetti has a pleasant manner and provides assurance and confidence to me as a patient. His work as a surgeon seems to be quite excellent!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
good doctor
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
Great experience! Dr. Richettili listen to my problem, we discussed it and came up with a plan. Excellent experience!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2020
After visit I had a question on the emailed exercises, talked to nurse, she talked with Doctor, all questions answered.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2020
great doctor gave it to me straight loved it. real nice doc