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Dr. Monica Rizzo, MD

Dr. Monica Rizzo, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Monica Rizzo, MD is a general surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TORINO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1993. She is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

550 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30308

Make an Appointment

(404) 686-8143

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rizzo is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rizzo specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rizzo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rizzo

3.8
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I have had port insert surgery with her. That was my 2nd times of experience along with cancer came back to me unfortunately. That's why I can comparison with previous experience and complained to her after surgery about discomforted than my 1st. time of same surgery which other Dr. did it. Unfortunately, when I met her back at Emory midtown, Her attitude was horrible and awful manner. I do not know she is good doctor or not ! BUT SHE DOES NOT HAVE GOOD MANNER AND HUMANISM TO PATIENT.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Hey Won – May 13, 2024
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Completely dismissive, rude, and untrustworthy
Dr Rizzo did a surgery for my tumor (which turned oiut to be cancer). After Surgery she just told me the name of the cancer and said come back in 6 months. When I asked common questions about my diagnosis, such as type of cancer, prognosis, game plan, she got angry and wqas very dismissive, She struggles with communication heavily. She has no carfe for her cancer pations and lacks all empathy. I had to change doctors completely. This is a warning in effort to save others - DO NOT SEE HER!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nathan Gravlee – Mar 29, 2023
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very unsatisfied
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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cecilia lance – Feb 13, 2020
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I would recommend Dr. Rizzo very highly to anyone who is looking for a good no-nonsense surgical oncologist. She treated me with respect and she and her team were very engaged and professional. Everyone in the hospital (even other departments) spoke highly of her. I liked that she was very frank and recommended the right options. She took the time to explain all the good and bad from my diagnosis. The surgery was almost flawless and I am very glad I went with Dr. Rizzo at St. Joseph's hospital.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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kj in Norcross, GA – May 19, 2017
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Very knowledgeable and helpful, love her,Highly recommend !!! She did amazing job, very professional , Thank you Dr. Rizzo !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kozlova in JOHNS CREEK, GA – Mar 25, 2017
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Fantastic experience. She is everything a doctor should be.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Larry in Loganville, GA – Oct 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Monica Rizzo, MD is a general surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TORINO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1993. She is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Torino / Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Emory University Hospital Midtown550 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30308
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Office36 Linden Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30308
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Practice

Emory University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology1365 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30322
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE
    Atlanta, GA 30308
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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