Stephen Ritland, MD

Dr. Ritland has always given me the time and compassion that a great doctor does.

surgeon, ZERO EMPATHY!! Well I wonder why my reviews are not posted, maybe a bad review?? Dr Ritland preformed a spinal fusion on myself. It took 2 surgeries to for the same symptom. After the first I was in major pain for 2 weeks. Ritland told me "you just had a major surgery, you should be in agony" He paid NO attention to my issues, in fact he downplayed the entire situation. I had to go to the hospital (unrelated) in the ER a Dr paid attention to my issues. A MRI was ordered, findings were an almost pinched spine from the surgery. Ritland was advised of the findings, THEN I was scheduled for surgery the next Day!! I am thankful for the Dr at FMC, if it wasn't for him I'd be paralyzed by now. This Dr has done successfull on family members, I know that he is a very competent surgeon. This man has NO bedside manner NOR any empathy for his patients! In hindsight really the only time that the Dr & his staff were really nice was when I "released" me after 3 months from 2nd surgery

surgeon, ZERO EMPATHY!! Well I wonder why my reviews are not posted, maybe a bad review?? Dr Ritland preformed a spinal fusion on myself. It took 2 surgeries to for the same symptom. After the first I was in major pain for 2 weeks. Ritland told me "you just had a major surgery, you should be in agony" He paid NO attention to my issues, in fact he downplayed the entire situation. I had to go to the hospital (unrelated) in the ER a Dr paid attention to my issues. A MRI was ordered, findings were an almost pinched spine from the surgery. Ritland was advised of the findings, THEN I was scheduled for surgery the next Day!! I am thankful for the Dr at FMC, if it wasn't for him I'd be paralyzed by now. This Dr has done successfull on family members, I know that he is a very competent surgeon. This man has NO bedside manner NOR any empathy for his patients! In hindsight really the only time that the Dr & his staff were really nice was when I "released" me after 3 months from 2nd surgery

This website is incorrect, Dr. Stephen Ritland’s office is located at: 107 E. Oak Ave. Flagstaff, AZ Also, There is NO insurance called “Specialty Books” Cannot understand why Vitals.com persists in publishing this INCORRECT information regarding this office.

Our Mom, age 90, previously very active, had an onset of pain and weakness in both legs that prevented her from exercising. Last week, Dr. Stephen Ritland performed a Lumbar Foraminotomy on her back to relieve the pain and weakness caused by a pinched nerve. With only a small incision, he was able to go in and clean out the pinched nerve area—all without disrupting anything in her spine! His surgery was phenomenal for our Mom—nothing short of a MIRACLE. Our Mom was up walking the hallways of the hospital the next day—with no pain! Dr. Ritland gave our Mom the best Mother’s Day gift of all . . . her mobility back . . . PAIN FREE! For those who have experienced severe back and leg pain, you will understand that he essentially gave our Mom her life back. Our family will be forever grateful to Dr. Ritland for his amazing surgical skill, professional demeanor in talking with us, and the compassionate care he gave our Mom. We give him the HIGHEST recommendation possible.

Dr Ritland is the BEST! My lumbar foraminotomy (to relieve my pinched nerve causing debilitating pain and weakness in my legs) was a success beyond my greatest hopes and expectations. I attribute 100% credit to Dr Ritland and his unmatched skill as a surgeon ... the day after surgery I was walking pain-free ... and I did not need any pain medication (not even ibuprofen) after discharge from the hospital. My entire surgery process with Dr Ritland and his staff ... from consultation, evaluation, counseling, surgery, and follow-up ... was professional, educational, and supportive. I am 90 years old with a history of osteoporosis, spinal compression fractures, and now severe spinal stenosis. Dr Ritland's surgery gave me immediate relief and has restored my quality of life ... but Dr Ritland has told me that I have other issues with my back and that my back is not strong. If and when I will need additional surgeries, I will definitely return to Dr Ritland. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND … him ... BEST decision of my life to seek his surgical skill.

I was told by 2 doctors in Yuma AZ that I was too old (83) and too much wrong with my back to proceed with a spine operation...wrong indeed as I am now walking once again thanks to Dr Ritand and his staff

I observed his office conducting themselves in a manner that was not only unprofessional but also rude to patients & healthcare professionals. That was telling.

Eight years ago, Dr. Ritland did surgery on my lower back. I had had all the Pt, Injections, etc available. One Neurosurgeon in San Diego said there was nothing he could do for me. After my surgery, I had the back of a 25 year old. At that time I was 65. I need surgery again and I going back to Dr. Ritland. He does not take new patients at this points.

Technically superb at diagnosis and explanation of options and procedures to correct orthopedic condition. Comfortable and highly skilled at complex revision surgeries of the spine.