Richard Ricketts, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Pediatric Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Neonatal Surgery
Admitting Hospital(s) Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Nationally Ranked in 10 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Surgery
2004
Pediatric Surgery
2001
Obtained Medical Degree From Northwestern University (Feinberg)
1973
Residency(ies)
Surgery
LAC-USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
1974 - 1978
Fellowship(s)
Pediatric Surgery
Children's Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
1978 - 1980
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Surgery
Emory University
ATD

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