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Dr. Christopher E. Ricca, MD

Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Denver, CO

Renaissance Center for Internal & Preventative Medicine
5.0 (3 reviews)

Dr. Christopher Ricca is an internist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

4525 East Eighth Avenue, Denver, CO 80220
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge practice with a limited number of patients, no co-pays
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine

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About Dr. Ricca

Dr. Ricca received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1996. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999. He is particularly interested in preventing cardiovascular disease.

The Denver Post's 2010 People on the Move column noted that he joined Renaissance Center for Internal and Preventative Medicine that year. He grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, outside Chicago, and enjoys hiking and photography. The practice is a concierge practice with a limited number of patients. It does not collect co-pays.

Membership and fees

The practice is a concierge medical practice with a limited number of patients and does not collect co-pays.

Insurance or Medicare is billed for lab tests, diagnostic studies, hospital visits and specialist care.

Services

Cardiovascular disease prevention
What internal medicine doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Residency
Internal Medicine (internship and residency), University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Board certification
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Location

Recognition and research

Awards

Recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America since 2003, as selected by physician colleagues
Elected to the national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha in 1996

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

Perceptive and compassionate. Highly recommended!

"Excellent work, Doctor! Very perceptive and compassionate. Keeps up with significant breakthroughs in his specialty of medicine. Always returns the call. Strongly suggested."

FMDD UserFeb 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Very efficient yet relaxing atmosphere.

"He is incredibly kind and friendly, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. The entire procedure was quick without being rushed, and warm without being oppressive. Amazing."

FMDD UserNov 2021
Rated 5 out of 5

Takes time to listen to your concerns.

"He was fantastic and took the time to listen to my concerns. It was lot simpler to go through than dealing with the huge practices."

FMDD UserOct 2021

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Ricca take insurance, or offer a membership?

The practice is a concierge medical practice and does not collect co-pays. Insurance or Medicare is billed for lab tests, diagnostic studies, hospital visits and specialist care.

Is Dr. Ricca board certified?

Dr. Ricca is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Where did Dr. Ricca train?

He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1996. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999.

Can physicians at the practice care for patients in the hospital?

The practice's physicians have privileges at Rose, Sky Ridge and Swedish Medical Centers and visit patients there.

Where is Dr. Ricca's office?

Renaissance Medical Center is at 4525 East Eighth Avenue, Denver, Colorado.

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