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Dr. Gregory Ricca, MD

Dr. Gregory Ricca, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gregory Ricca, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

4802 E Johnson Ave Jonesboro, AR 72405

Make an Appointment

(870) 936-8000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ricca is affiliated with Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Ricca is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ricca specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ricca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ricca

4.4
51 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
82%
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4 star
2%
2%
3 star
0%
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2 star
2%
2%
1 star
14%
14%

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Fantastic doctor! He gave me shots I barely even felt and also did my back surgery. Love him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Susie – Jun 09, 2021
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I was in awful pain after a double broken back, and could not get Dr. Rica to help with not even a few pain pill for my worst times in late evening. But for as a surgeon I think he's great and blessed with his hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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LDenise – Apr 29, 2020
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I first visited Dr. Ricca shortly after the new year after many years of failed procedures from other doctors. I found doctor Ricca to be very personable as he spent more time with me than any other doctor I have visited. He took me step by step through my MRI results and found many issues not resolved including a past fusion that was not working properly. After a 6 hour surgery I feel like a new person. He is the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Kraig Leathers – Apr 03, 2020
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Dr. Ricca is a very accomplished surgeon and a great person. My wife has chronic back problems and Dr. Ricca has performed four surgeries. He will take all the time it takes to fully explain the problems and possible solutions. His PA, Brandy, is also a very informative and knowledgeable perso.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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James – Jul 03, 2019
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I came to see Dr. Ricca after a bad experience with my first lower back surgery I was 7 months in to my 1st surgery when I ask Dr. Ricca to help me, long story short it was the best experience I have ever had, he explained everything to me in the first office visit and then a month later he done surgery and repaired the problems I had. I really feel than he is the reason I am not Disabled today. He also spent more time with me in the office than anyone ever has. I highly recommend Dr. Ricca
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Carl Cousins in drasco, AR – Aug 27, 2018
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When I first went to see Dr. Ricca four years ago, I could barely move, I had trouble getting up from a chair. After getting an MRI and body scan, Dr. Ricca showed me just how bad my spine was. If I hadn't seen the MRI, I would never believed all the problems I had. Long story short, Dr. Ricca operated on my spine and put some rods in my back. It wasn't long after surgery that I was able to do things (like make my bed) that I hadn't been able to do in years. I am so grateful to Dr. Ricca.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Catherine Brighton in Heber Springs, AR – Nov 14, 2017
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Dr Ricca is amazing, there was a back log when I went for my appointment. Upon meeting him he told me I was a textbook case and should not take long. After he examined me he answered all questions and completely went over the procedure, he took as much time as was needed and I felt like that I was priority. This did not take long (HaHa) as he spent almost two hours with me. What a blessing to have found Dr Ricca.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Darrell Jones in Drasco – Apr 20, 2017
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Dr. Ricca is AWESOME; he has a God-given gift of mind and hands. Not only did I have almost- immediate relief following my 6-1/2 hour back surgery (lumbar fusions, spinal stenosis, spine instability, sciatic nerve), the surgery pain was minimal within a couple of weeks. But you MUST ABSOLUTELY follow the doctor's orders post-surgery; while not always pleasant (sitting straight in a hard chair was my worst, and NO smoking), it is for your own good and for a speedy recovery. Recommend: YES!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
20 others found this helpful
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Inge P. Marler in Mountain Home, AR – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Ricca spends as much time as needed with each patient in order to provide the best possible informed neurosurgical spinal care. This often does result in a backlog in the lobby and schedule, but each person is assured the same dedicated time...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Private Practice - Solo

  • University Ar Med School Ahec Northeast

  • Baptist Memorial Health Systems

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Lebonheur Children's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Methodist Hostipitals

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Tennessee Bowld Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • University Tn

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Kenyon College

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Consensus on Hyperthermia for the 1990s

  • Identification of Capric Acid as a Potent Vasorelaxant of Human Basilar Arteries., April 1991

  • Multiengine Flight Part I., 2004

  • Hypoxia, May 2005

  • Nerve Root Compression by Herniated Intradiscal Gas, 1990

  • Treatment of CNS Acidosis in Cardiac Arrest in Dogs, April 1990

  • Among the Saturated Fatty Acids, Capric Acid is the Most Potent Vasorelaxant, 1990

Dr. Ricca is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Compassionate Doctor Award, 2010

  • Patients' Choice Award, 2009

  • Compassionate Doctor Award, 2009

  • Patients' Choice Award, 2008

  • Best of Jonesboro Award, 2009, 2010

  • Best of Jonesboro Award, 2008

  • Patients' Choice Award, 2010

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Locations

Practice

Nea Clinic4802 E Johnson Ave Jonesboro, AR 72405
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital

    4800 E Johnson Ave
    Jonesboro, AR 72405
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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