Anthony Rizzo

Do not see this man if you have a history of mental illness I have a history of depression and ptsd and this man ignored the reason for my referral which was median arcurate ligament syndrome and told me to see a psychiatrist

I was referred to Dr. Rizzo after suffering from extremely cold feet and pain in my lower legs. It was extremely difficult to schedule an appointment because the office never answers the phone. Once I got an appointment, I had to wait over an hour until I finally got to meet with Dr. Rizzo which ended up only being a 5-minute conversation. I also saw two nurses that were a bit rude towards some of the elderly patients in the waiting room that were hard of hearing. I wouldn’t go back because Dr. Rizzo wasn’t very helpful and seemed indifferent to my situation. I was referred to Dr. Rizzo after suffering from extremely cold feet and pain in my lower legs. It was extremely difficult to schedule an appointment because the office never answers the phone. Once I got an appointment, I had to wait over … More

Dr. Rizzo is a great surgeon - and that is what people need to remember - he is a surgeon first - Dr. second. He is not going to put you on a regimen to magically fix your condition - if you are referred to him - you most likely have a serious issue that needs to be corrected surgically. One other thing I would like to note... I too have dealt with waiting for hours to see him (after driving two hours) and one time I was scheduled he wasn't even there - he was at the Chagrin location because that is where he is scheduled on Monday's - so that was the fault of the secretary who scheduled me. Dr. Rizzo does not have a lot of time to discuss your condition or even answer a ton of questions because C.C. over books his appointments (that's how many people ask for him.) There are days he see's upwards of 50 patients - this came straight from his nurse's mouth. C.C. needs to hire more vascular surgeons! Anyway, be thankful if you need a major surgery and your lucky enough to get Dr. Rizzo.

I was a patient in 2019.I was impressed first couple of visites with expieriance and what Dr. Rizzo said as far as commitment to dticking with me to the end getting me cured.That didnt last long.a couple test and he was done.Seemed like he had more on his plate than he could handle.Once i even drove for 4 hours to a scheduled appointment at which time to get yet another test which i was excited to do and hopefully make some progress and it ended up he scheduled the wrong test and had his assistant come to my room and tell me he wasn't even going to see me after driving in from out of state.after complaining he came in and was rude.I obviosly offended him by complaining to his assistant.He said there was nothing else he could do for me.My personal opinion is he may have been very good at one time but he needs replaced with some new blood in the field that hasn't loss compassion and heart and dedication.Bad help is worthless and i would not recomend this guy.Very disapointed .

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I was referred to Dr Rizzo by Dr Leslie Graham in 2018 after I learned Dr Graham is now on the research side. My first appointment with Dr Rizzo went well although the wait in the room was about 20 minutes . After a few vein treatments I am still in pain and he was scheduled out for 4 months!! How ridiculous for a hospital that labels itself “World Class Care” is not the norm in this office! Today was the last straw!! Twice two staff members ask me if I can come in sooner and I told them I could not because I was at work. I arrive and wait 35 minutes still waiting for the doctor ! I told them I would not comeback to him. He is a subpar doctor. Think twice before going to Dr. Rizzo, Rudd nurses the only one who is wonderful is Renata I was referred to Dr Rizzo by Dr Leslie Graham in 2018 after I learned Dr Graham is now on the research side. My first appointment with Dr Rizzo went well although the wait in the room was about 20 minutes . After a few vein treatments I am … More

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Dr. Rizzo is a great surgeon. The best for aortic aneurysm repair. He is skilled and open. He is easy to speak to as well. His staff, especially his nurse practitioner are top-knotch in skill and knowledge. I would highly recommend Dr. Rizzo.

My wife had a fistula put in her arm by Dr. Rizzo back in January 2017. We heard great things about him and I even checked him here on Health Grades to see how he ranked. It seemed very impressive. On the day of the surgery, we went to Hillcrest Hospital at the scheduled time. My wife checked in and was told to have a seat and it shouldn't be too long. NINE HOURS later they called her in to be prepped. Long story short, she ended up in the hospital and found that the doctor screwed up.

I honestly can't say enough about Dr Rizzo other than he is awesome along with everyone else in his office and his surgical team.