Ralph B Rizk, DOOrthopedic Surgery in Jacksonville, FL

Ralph B. Rizk, DO, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Rizk provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. Dr. Rizk starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Rizk works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Rizk is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who treats adults and children. He specializes in hip and knee reconstruction/replacement, as well as surgical treatment of shoulder, hand, foot & ankle conditions. He also has extensive training in PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and stem cells.

Dr. Rizk completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Drexel University College of Medicine/Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in the most advanced surgical techniques, including robotic hip (anterior approach) and knee replacement – training under the pioneers of robotic surgery – as well as multimodal pain management to decrease patient pain and discomfort after surgery, leading to faster recovery.

Dr. Rizkwas raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended The Bolles School during his elementary and high school years. He graduated at the top of his class at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. Dr. Rizk pursued his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and completed his orthopaedic training at Largo Medical Center-NSU COM in Largo, Florida. He then went on to complete his fellowship training at the prestigious Drexel University College of Medicine/Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA.

During his fellowship, he received extensive training in robotic hip and knee replacement, along with various surgical approaches to the hip, including the direct anterior approach – training under the pioneers of robotic surgery, and direct anterior approach hip surgery, in the state of Pennsylvania. He participated in the most up-to-date surgical techniques in hip and knee replacement, including multimodal pain management to decrease patient pain and discomfort after surgery, leading to faster recovery.