Joseph Ricotta, MD, MS, DFSVS, FACS

Joseph Ricotta, MD, MS, DFSVS, FACS
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery National Medical Director for Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Surgery, Tenet Healthcare
PHONE: 561-303-0013
| FAX: 561-499-3199
PHONE: 561-303-0013
FAX:561-499-3199
About The Provider
About The Provider
Joseph J. Ricotta, MD, MS, FACS, DFSVS, is the National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy for Tenet Healthcare, and Professor of Surgery and Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship at The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Ricotta’s medical office and office-based laboratory are located at the Prime Vascular Institute in Delray Beach and he is on-staff at Delray Medical Center where he operates in a state-of-the-art $7 Million Hybrid Operating Room. Experienced, highly skilled and trained in general surgery from Johns Hopkins, fellowship-trained in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and in Endovascular Surgery by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Dr. Ricotta uses the latest technology and provides vascular and endovascular care that is unsurpassed in South Florida. Dr. Ricotta specializes in minimally invasive endovascular therapy, endovascular robotic surgery, aortic and peripheral aneurysms, carotid/cerebrovascular disease, transcarotid artery revascularization, peripheral arterial disease (PAD)/limb salvage, venous disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, renal/mesenteric disease, dialysis access and pulmonary embolism care.
Dr. Ricotta is board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery and has pioneered several different treatments for patients with vascular disease. In addition, Dr. Ricotta has authored over 200 publications, been an investigator in over 60 clinical research trials, and delivered over 300 lectures both on the national and international stage.
Education & Certifications
Board Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of General Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Vascular Surgery
Education
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD – General Surgery
Residency
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD – General Surgery
Oxford University School of Medicine, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom – Specialist Registar in General and Vascular Surgery
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD – General Surgery (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH – Endovascular Surgery
University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy, Perugia, Italy – Mayo Foundation Scholar, Carotid Stenting and Advanced Carotid Artery Interventions
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Regional Medical Director, Tenet Florida Physician Services, Tenet Florida Heart and Vascular Network, Delray Beach, FL 2016 – Present
Professor of Surgery,Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 2016-Present
Medical Director, Heart and Vascular Institute, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Chair, Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Heart and Vascular Institute, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Associate Professor of Surgery, Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia School of Medicine, Athens, GA
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of Clinical Research, Director of Aortic Center, Associate Program Director Vascular Surgery Fellowship, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Consultant in Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Areas of Interest
Areas of Interest
- Minimally Invasive Endovascular Therapy
- Endovascular Robotic Surgery
- Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysms
- Carotid / Cerebrovascular Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) / Limb Salvage
- Venous Disease/Varicose Veins/May-Thurner Syndrome/Venous Insufficiency
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Renal / Mesenteric Disease
- Dialysis Access
- Pulmonary Embolism
- TransCarotid Artery Revascularization
Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
Professor of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University
Member, Prime Vascular Institute
Member, American College of Surgeons
Member, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society
Member, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
Member, Southern Association of Vascular Surgery
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Venous Forum
Founding Member, Georgia Vascular Surgery Society
Member, International Society for Vascular Surgery
Member, International Society for Endovascular Specialists
Member, International Union of Angiology
Member, Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society
Member, Society for Vascular Surgery
Member, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Honors & Awards
Honors and Awards
- Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctor
- U.S. News & World Report, Top Doc
- Boca Raton Observer Top Doc
- America’s Most Honored Professionals
- Marquis’ Who’s Who in America
- Who’s Who in American Medicine
- Atlanta Magazine, Top Doctor
- Top Surgeon in America, Consumers Research Council of America
- America’s Best Doctors
- Distinguished Fellow, Society for Vascular Surgery
- Editor – Annals of Vascular Surgery
Diseases & Conditions
Diseases & Conditions
- Aortic and Peripheral Aneurysms
- Carotid/Cerebrovascular Disease
- Renal / Mesenteric Disease
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Venous Disease / Insufficiency
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
Treatments & Procedures
Treatments & Procedures
- TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
- VenaSeal
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
Prime Vascular Institute
Address
Phone
561-303-0013
Location Details
If you believe you may have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Delray Beach Tower Office
Address
Phone
561-303-0013