Anthony Rizzo, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Amputation
- Aneurysm Surgery - Lower Extremities
- Aneurysm Surgery - Upper Extremity
- Angiogenesis
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Mesenteric Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Renal Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting of PAD
- Angioplasty/Stenting of Subclavian Artery
- Angioplasty/Stenting of Vertebral Artery
- Aorta Graft
- Aorta Surgery
- Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair And Endovascular Repair
- Aortofemoral Bypass Grafting
- Atherectomy
- Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis Surgery
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid-Subclavian Bypass
- Diagnostic Angiography
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations
- Embolization of Carotid Body Tumors
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Abdominal
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Thoracic
- Endovascular Repair - Vascular Disease
- Endovascular Repair Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Endovascular Repair of Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Endovascular Surgery
- Endovenous Laser Therapy
- First Rib Resection
- High Risk Reoperation Surgery
- IVC Filter Placement
- Medical Management of PAD
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
- Non-invasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Regional Heart and Vascular
- Sclerotherapy
- Surgery for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Thoraco-Abdominal-Aneurysms
- Upper Extremity Surgery
- Vascular Surgery Department
- Vascular Surgery Section
- Vascular Surgery Services
- Vascular Tests
- Vein Ablation
- Venous Thrombolysis
- Vertebral Artery Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Body Tumor
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Infected Grafts
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Disease
- Visceral Artery Aneurysms
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View All PlansAbout Anthony Rizzo, MD
Anthony Rizzo, MD, is a Staff Surgeon in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Prior to his Clinic appointment in 2002, he was a private-practice vascular surgeon at Christus Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, La., and a general surgeon with Surgical Associates of Eastern Shore in Fairhope, Ala. His specialties include carotid-artery surgery and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair and reconstruction.
Dr. Rizzo received his medical degree from Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, after earning a bachelor of science degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa. He completed his surgical internship at the university of Pennsylvania Graduate Hospital and was a surgical resident at Temple University Hospital and the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala. He also completed a research fellowship at the University of South Alabama and a vascular-surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in general and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
He has served as a lecturer and presenter at medical conferences nationwide. He has authored chapters for two books--Reperfusion Injuries and Clinical Capillary Leak Syndrome, published in 1994, and Interstitium, Connective tissue and Lymphatics (1995) – and has co-authored numerous articles that have been published in leading medical journals such as the American Journal of Physiology, American Surgeon, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2002
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Vascular Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2000
Residency - University of S. Alabama Hospitals
Surgery
Mobile,
AL USA
1997
Residency - Temple University Hospital
Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1992
Internship - Graduate Hospital
Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1991
Medical Education - Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1990
Undergraduate - Allegheny College
Meadville,
PA USA
1986
Certifications
- Surgery
- Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Specialty Interests
Aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, aorta surgery, carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting, dialysis access procedures, stents for peripheral vascular disease, surgery for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), aortic aneurysm open repair and endovascular repair
Research & Publications
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283 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.4 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.5 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.5 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 10, 2020
im happy to be dr rizzo patient everything was good
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2020
I thought that Dr. Rizzo was wonderful.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2020
Dr. Rizzo is so very much appreciated. Extremely professional and competent.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
I was a very good experience. Dr. Rizzo was even early.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
I have recommended Dr. to others.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2019
Even though the procedure did not go as planned, I felt like I was treated and cared for by an excellent staff. When the care provider came to see me in recovery, he explained things and answered all the questions asked by me and my family in an easy to understand and concise manner.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2019
I was very impressed with Dr. R's thoroughness and knowledge. He was also very caring.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2019
Dr. Rizzo is an outstanding surgeon/doctor. He has assembled a team with the same efficient culture.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2019
EXCELLENT care the doctor was not/did not seem rushed at all! will definitely recommend
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2019
Dr Rizzo is an excellent surgeon and a doctor who has compassion, not only for patients but also for calling in life to be a great surgeon.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2019
Visit seemed to have left me not completely sure of what should be the best care for my situaton going forward based on the doctors sugestions.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2019
we have been working with nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. I am very impressed with the care she received from this Doctor. he has been excellent to wwork with in organizing our child's care we feel the care we received was better than care we were having at a children's hospital
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
Dr Rizzo is a great Vascular Surgeon who has performed 3 vascular surgeries on me.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
I believe Dr. Rizzo is probably a fine doctor, he seems to know his stuff, and he was well recommended by my primary care physician. He did give me one good piece of advice, for which I am grateful. On the flip side overall, he hasn't connected with me as an individual in any way. On my two visits with him, I had the feeling that if I saw him the day after my appointment, he would not have even known my face or the fact that I had been in to see him. At my most recent visit, I had a very short time and it seemed that all he wanted was to be finished and move on. (Maybe I was his last appointment of the day.) I don't need hand-holding type care by any means, but I would like to have someone who at least makes some little effort to recognize me as a human being. Dr. Rizzo was also a bit dismissive and did nothing to ask for or encourage any questions from my end.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
Especially the 'outside' personnel, those who greeted me, were very positive and friendly - good marks there! I have given my feedback about the physician already. I would hesitate to recommend this practice, as so many people expect from their physicians more interest in them as real people, not just a number on the list of many. At the same time, if asked specifically, I would say as I have, that Dr. Rizzo has a fine reputation as an MD and is probably well-qualified to help with any vascular problems.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2019
horrible experience you go to a doctor for years the diagnosis is one that is not curable and he totally forgets you and dx unacceptable demeaning and horrifying to patient
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2019
already have told others about the treatment and how well doctor and nurses are
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2019
I would highly recommend Dr. Rizzo to anyone
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
the staff is a fine reflection of Dr. Rizzo's professionalism and courtesy
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
thank you for being a " Human " doctor .
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
doctor's bedside manner could stand for improvement. The staff and nurses were great. I did not feel like the doctor really cared about me as a patient. thankfully he told me my aneurysm wasn't anything to worry about, I had seen him a year earlier and it was fine then also. He made me feel like I was waiting his time.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2019
Dr. Rizzo was very thorough and courteous, as well as knowledgeable. A very good doctor,
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2019
the doctor was over an hour late coming into see me
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2019
Awesome doctor
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2019
doctor. Anthony Rizzo MD heart Vascular. institute Hillcrest. is one of the best Vascular Surgery .a very great doctor and person keep him in my prayers.
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2019
staff and nurses do an outstanding job as does Dr Rizzo
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2019
Dr. Rizzo provided excellent insight into my condition. He created a great deal of trust in how he handled our conversation.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2019
Dr. Rizzo's care was very good.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2019
Dr. Rizzo makes you feel comfortable the first time you meet him. My kind of doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2019
my experience with the doctor are always welcome and nice I enjoy having him for my Doctor
Reviewed on May 23, 2019
dr Rizzo and his staff were great
Reviewed on May 13, 2019
doctor completely disengaged
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2019
During the procedure Dr. Roseann really say too much. The procedure was much more painful than I had anticipated or felt when I had the procedure done years before in another city.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2019
The confidence and compassion the Dr Rizzo and the staff gave was very reassuring to me and my wife. The prospects given to us by other Dr. was very unpleasant.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2019
Dr Rizzo always professional and caring
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2019
i was taken care of ASAP with my ultrasound, and ASAP with Dr. Rizzo. I was finished before noon. he answered a question, good, that I had prepared to ask.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2019
Dr Rizzo is an absolutely marvelous physician, skilled, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. Unlike several others with whom I have had experience, he is able to discover and assess the problem, recommend an appropriate course of action to deal with it effectively and to implement that course of action in a timely manner.I have and will continue to recommend him without any reservation to anyone who finds him or herself in need of the best vascular surgeon in the area. He is amazingly talented and a significant reason I am a Cleveland Clinic patient.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
Dr. Rizzo was very caring & good explaining what to expect & the risks involved
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
I will recommend Dr. Rizzo to my family and friends if they are ever in need of a doctor in Dr. Rizzo's field. He is a professional at all times. It is very clear that he cares about the work that he does, and never takes it lightly. He is very personable with his patient, and his patient's family. He is a caring individual.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2019
Dr. Rizzo showed concern and listened to me. Went over my chart, asking questions.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2019
dr. Russo is very thorough and caring and patient-friendly it was a pleasure to meet him
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019
My experience was great.The doc and entire staff was awesome.Very positive and uplifting giving me hope and drive with enthusiasm to start treatments and surgery.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019
I have already recommended this doctor. He gave great confidence that he and the staff can help me.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019
The staff kept informed of delay in seeing the doc .It was due to looking over disc and previous medical records so I could only appreciate the wait knowing they were being thorough.