Dr. Christopher E. Ricca, MD | Denver, CO | Preventive Medicine Physician

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Dr. Ricca graduated from the Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine in 1996. He works in Denver, CO and specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine. Dr. Ricca is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.3

15 Ratings
30 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Colorado Health
6 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.3

15 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Ricca is one of the most caring MD's I have ever met. He always has as much time to listen to me as I need and his diagnoses have, to date been perfect,, but to make sure, he has sent me to have xrays, ultrasounds and CATs, the results of which have always been on target with his original diagnosis. Could not be happier--

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 2nd, 2014

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Dr. Ricca is the best doctor I have ever had in my 72 years! He truly works to find answers and solutions for my medical issues. I have never had so much confidence in any doctor before. My husband is a doctor, retired now, and I know what a good doctor is. Dr. Ricca is an excellent, caring physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 30th, 2013

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a very sad day when Dr Ricca left Colorado Internal Medicine Center -- I called in today to make an appointment for my quarterly checkup and find that his replacement's practice is now "full" and I would have to be reviewed and approved by her to get an appointment. Sounds a little like government managed health care, doesn't it? Time to look outside CMIC for a new PCP

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 8th, 2010

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Dr. Ricca is an incredible physician. He calls after you visit him to see how you are doing. He has hippa certified EMAIL through reach my doctor that you can email him. He always responds very quickly. He is exceptionally caring, very through and detail oriented, always quick to get a second opinion from a specialist if he feels it is warranted. I truly believe my husband would not be alive if Dr. Ricca had not been his physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 30th, 2009

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Dr. Ricca is wonderful! I always feel heard and not written off. Dr. takes the proper time to evaluate and followup with testing when necessary. I definitely recommend.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 26th, 2008

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I saw Dr.Ricca for a problem caused by another Doctors carelessness. I went to Dr. Ricca to review concerns and identify if I had further problems that were indicated as a potential problem on an x-ray. He didn't perform recommended preventative analysis steps for problem as I later found out were recommended by most medical establishments. Glad handed me and told me I would be fine. Became malnutritioned in 3 months and ecame a very unhealthy weight approx 145lbs, I am 6 feet tall.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis

September 30th, 2008

Renaissance Medical Center

4525 E 8th AveDenver, CO 80220

Tel: (303) 329-6500

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Christopher Edward Ricca, MD	Dr. Sergei Borisovich Ivanov	Dr. Paul Poirier	Dr. Stephanie Bewley
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Denver , CO	Denver , CO	Lakewood , CO	Denver , CO
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine	Med School: Univ Laval Fac De Med
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Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Cushing Disease
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Internal Medicine

Dr. Christopher Edward Ricca holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Colorado Health.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Ricca's NPI number is 1134170954.

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