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Dr. Richard Ricca, MD

Dr. Richard Ricca, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ricca, MD is a general surgeon in Southampton, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1979. He is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

240 Meeting House Ln Southampton, NY 11968

Make an Appointment

(631) 726-8717

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ricca is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ricca 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
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ricca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ricca

2.9

16 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
44%
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4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
50%
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
R. Chapman – Mar 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jun 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Apr 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jane Da Ros – Nov 20, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jason Naurek in Manorville , NY – Nov 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
East Quogue, NY – Sep 20, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sag Harbor, NY – Jun 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Will R in New York, NY – Jan 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Sal C. in Riverhead, NY – Jul 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Ricca, MD is a general surgeon in Southampton, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1979. He is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Suny Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital

  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital

  • University Miami

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Miami Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital240 Meeting House Ln Southampton, NY 11968
1

Practice

Eastern Long Island General and Vascular Surgery PC335A Meeting House Ln Southampton, NY 11968
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Recipient of 33
    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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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