About Rocco Ricciardi, MD

About My Research

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Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-643-5166

Mass General Surgery
55 Fruit St.
White Building
Suite 506
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-4922
Fax: 617-724-1117

Medical Education

  • MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Residency, UMASS Medical Center
  • Fellowship, University of Minnesota

American Board Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

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Research

Dr. Ricciardi's research is focused on improving the quality of surgical care through measurement, outcomes reporting, surgical innovation, and process improvement. He has contributed several key works in the area of population based surgical care, audit and reporting, as well as surgical techniques improvement. Many of these publications aim to push the current standard of care towards new innovation and development of new treatment paradigms for colorectal surgical care. This theme of research in surgical quality harmonizes with his prior work with the National Quality Forum, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, and institutional quality improvement work. 

A second theme of studies includes investigations into elucidating a definitive understanding of the epidemiologic basis for gastrointestinal diseases such as diverticulitis and C. Difficile colitis. Dr. Ricciardi has investigated incidence, pathophysiology, and disease evolution of these conditions. His studies have identified several important findings of seasonal variation and crucial predisposing links to appendicitis for diverticular disease.  In addition, further work evaluating optimal surgical therapy for these conditions and methods to reduce postoperative complications is ongoing.

 

 

Publications

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(144 Ratings, 46 Comments)

January 2025

Not only was Dr. Rocco Ricciardi outstanding in knowing about my illness, explaining the medical issues to me, listening to my feedback, answering my questions, explaining in detail all aspects of how he will treat me and treating me with the utmost care and respect, but his physician assistant who (as I recall) is a resident in general surgery ... Read More


January 2025

I could not have been happier about my visit, and feel I'm in excellent hands.


January 2025

Dr. Rocco Ricciardi is a superb doctor who saved my life. He is the Best of the Best. MGH and I am so fortunate to have him.


December 2024

I definitely feel that I am in good hands.


December 2024

Good doctor Ricciardi I recommend to anyone


December 2024

Dr. Ricciardi has a great manner with patients, attentive and assured, and I saw him treat residents and nurses with professional respect. The diagnosis and treatment plan did not turn out to be what I expected, and I really had to force myself to find the words to say "This appointment is not going in the direction I thought it would," ... Read More


December 2024

Interaction with Nurses, Ms [redacted] and Dr Ricciardi was great, but as usual there were other questions that needed to be asked and I just did not think of it at the time. Thank you.


December 2024

Very informative and put me at ease about my up coming surgery


November 2024

My fiance and myself feel comfortable, positive and confident with our visit!


November 2024

Very easy to talk to, didn't rush me at all. Talked to me for as long as I needed. Offered suggestions and referrals . Was very knowledgeable and caring .

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