Dr. David Ritzow, MD
Sports Medicine • Male • Age 55
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Valley Orthopedic Clinic
2105 E Enterprise Ave Appleton, WI 54913Dr. David Ritzow, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Appleton, WI and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine medical school in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Northeast Wisconsin Saint Elizabeth and Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ritzow to book an appointment.
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I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr Ritzow today and would go back to him for anything anytime. I had surgery by him years ago and it went very well 10-4-20
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- Office environment
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Oct 06, 2020
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Had a appointment today with Dr. Ritzow today and I was not impressed. I waited an hour in the room and had to go look for someone because they forgot about me. He came in and never apologized sat down and basically told me I wasn’t a good candidate for hip replacement surgery because I was to over weight. He scanned over my X-ray briefly and never looked at my MRI and told me to get a cane and use aleve. I told him I could barely walk and using aleve barely made a difference. I know two over weight people who have had this surgery and they were never told to use weight. I’m very disappointed, I was hoping for help and never received any. I believe he discriminates against over weight people and advise to find a different doctor.
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Jun 29, 2020
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Short, not so sweet, and missed the Boat. I have been in hip pain since July 23, 2019. I was examined by the doctor, if you want to call it that, and had an MRI done of my hip. Results, I was told that I wasn't a candidate for surgery so go see if someone else can help you. Fast forward 4 months later after spending thousands of dollars on alternative treatment, I am scheduled to have my hip replaced as I am bone on bone. Don't waste your time with this guy.
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1Apr 30, 2020
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Dr. Ritzow replaced both my knees. One done in 2007, and the other in 2009. I can tell that I have never been more pleased with the results. He did the surgery when other doctors said no. To him it was about the quality of my life. He was caring and showed great compassion in my condition. He did say that rehab after a total knee replacement can and will be a painful treatment, but once you regain total motion of your knee joint, it would be like your knee was yours and not a replacement. He was exactly right. Here in 2020, my knees still feel great with no issues whatsoever. Dr. Ritzow and Kim are fantastic providers, and I highly recommend them.
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- Trusted the provider's decisions
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2Jerry M – Feb 25, 2020
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I agree with others, although Dr Ritzow is skilled he has developed a God Syndrome over the years. He sets unrealistic post-op requirements that cannot be met due to join pain that limits activities. Also there is no follow up after appointments despite the commitment to do so. He forces patients to seek other well qualified surgeons for treatment.
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21Sep 16, 2019
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Would never go back to or recommend this surgeon or this so called "state of the art" orthopedic facility. From beginning to end, my experience was riddled with poor care and errors. I was not provided with any home assistancce, equipment, or offered to use their recovery facility (until a week after surgery when I complained about it), poor choice of hardware for my size, boot just "put on" - not fitted, which caused an increase of pain that became chronic, and an 8 week post surgical follow up
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2Apr 21, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr. Ritzow for about 10 years. he has performed 6 surgeries on me, one of which was to fix a rotator cuff repair that another surgeon botched. The only negative I have is the wait time. Everything else is positive -- Dr. Ritzow, Kim his APNP, Liz his medical assistant, the clerical and insurance/surgery staff all are friendly and patient-focused. Dr. Ritzow is patient and kind and has great surgical skills. He explains things in a down to earth way and listens!
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5Sandi Moore in iola, wi – Oct 06, 2017
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Would never recomment Dr. Ritzow. He is arrogant, rude and every appointment I had at least a 20-30 minute wait once I was in the exam room not including waiting room They double booked and have two patients booked for the same time slot. In my opinion he does not care.
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61Appleton, WI – Jul 28, 2017
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Not a expert in Shoulder Replacements, wasn't interested about my occupational disease and how my job as a mail carrier aggravated my shoulder osteoarthritis every day!
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53gene p wollersheim in Kaukauna, WI – Jun 24, 2016
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