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Dr. David Ritzow, MD

Dr. David Ritzow, MD

Sports Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Ritzow, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Appleton, WI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1992. He is affiliated with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (70 reviews)

Practice

2105 E Enterprise Ave Ste 111 Appleton, WI 54913
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ritzow specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Ritzow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritzow

4.5
70 ratings, 52 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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Seen him a number of times Don’t believe I would go elsewhere
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 24, 2024
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Listened to my concerns.
Dr. Ritzow listened and understood that I needed some relief for pain I was having for over 10 weeks. I appreciated that he heard me and my needs and that we came up with a plan!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kristie VanAbel – Oct 24, 2024
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Exceptional Care!
The care I received from Dr. Ritzow was exceptional. He listened to all of my concerns and made me feel comfortable about making a decision for my treatment. You can expect excellent service and expertise from him and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DeAnn Roloff-Golla – Oct 10, 2024
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Everyone was professional and helpful.
I received the information I was looking for.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Judy – Oct 09, 2024
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Dr Ritzow took the time to explain the injury and how it’s healing. He also gave me next steps with therapy and was very helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 08, 2024
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Total Hip Replacement
I had my left & right hip replaced by Dr. Ritzow. Everything went very well. I can't express how great the surgery went. Definitely would recommend having Dr. Ritzow do your surgery. Very easy to talk to & will help in any way to get you back to normal!!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 03, 2024
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Fantastic Doctor
Dr. Ritzow Is amazing he explains everything clearly to where I understand. I’ve had a couple surgeries done with him my son had his ACL repaired and his dad had a whole knee replacement done by him. I would always highly recommend him.I will always go back there even though some of the staff isn’t the friendliest still well worth it to see him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 18, 2024
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Dr. Ritzow takes his time explaining things to me.
I like it when the health professionals back away from their computer screen and look at me when they're talking to me. He sits down for the visit and is not backing out the door at the first chance. Explains things to me
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2024
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I have seen Dr. Ritzow before about 3 years ago. He is a very good doctor. We appreciate his effort to give us relief from our pain. He was the answer to prayer three years ago and he was very helpful yesterday with my shoulder. I am already feeling better than was. Dr. Ritzow is great and does not waste time. We need more like him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Schroeder – Aug 30, 2024
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Friendly thorough answers all questions
How prepared he was
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Matt Aschenbrenner – Aug 29, 2024
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Gentle soul who listens!
Dr. Ritzow listened to me, clearly explained the options and let me make my own decision about how to proceed with my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Wanda – Jul 28, 2024
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Terrific dr to work with
Had discussion about future knee surgery
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patty frank – Jul 25, 2024
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Worst medical appointment ever
I went to this doctor with extreme pain in my left hip. He examined me and determined that an injection into my hip was needed, but it took two days before the nurse even bothered to call me back and schedule an appointment. That appointment should’ve been scheduled while II went to this doctor with extreme pain in my left hip. He examined me and determined that a injection into my hip was needed, but it took two days before the nurse even bothered to call me back and schedule an appointment. That appointment should’ve been scheduled while I was still there.. By the time they called me back to schedule an appointment. I went to another orthopedic doctors office at OSMC and was scheduled for an injection the same day because they knew I was in. Dr Ritzow and his staff seem to have little concern for my condition the pain was so intense. It was a nine out of 10 I would never go back there nor would I ever recommend anyone see that doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mitch b – Jul 12, 2024
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Very kind, knowledgeable and caring. Gave good explanation after x-rays to explain problem with my knee. Knee injection was painless.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2024
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Final followup from February 21 rotator cuff surge
Last followup from rotator cuff surgery. I am pain free and great mobility. Experience was excellent. If a need presents itself, I would easily return to Dr Ritzow.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 27, 2024
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Wonderful
He went above and beyond, I’m so grateful. And he does amazing work!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2024
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Excellence
I went in with knee pain. I had an X-ray prior to my visit. Dr. Ritzow was patient and took time to answer all my questions regarding the X-ray and his findings in the examination of my knee bringing up the imaging and explaining what was seen. He really cares about his patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kim L – Apr 23, 2024
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As always very professional with explanations and treatment plan.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2024
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I am back to my life but without knee pain.
Everyone I encountered at OSI was kind and helpful. Dr. Ritzow thoroughly explained my options and guided me throughout the process.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie – Apr 09, 2024
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The good doctor!
Dr. Ritzow is a very competent and caring physician. Listens to his patients, and explains everything thoroughly!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat patients like they're my family. 

biography

Dr. Ritzow, who joined Valley Orthopedic Clinic in 1998, treats patients in Appleton and Shawano. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and an Active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

A member of the Wisconsin...
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  • Sports Medicine

  • Trauma Medicine

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kcms-mich State University

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 1992
  • Subspecialty Certificate Orthopedic Sports Medicine

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Valley Orthopedic Clinic SC2105 E Enterprise Ave Ste 111 Appleton, WI 54913
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton

    1818 N Meade St
    Appleton, WI 54911
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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