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Dr. Ritland's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Spinal Fusion

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritland performs Spinal Fusion more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Ritland performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

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Spondylosis

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritland treats Spondylosis more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Ritland treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Herniated Disc Surgery

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ritland performs Herniated Disc Surgery more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Ritland performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Plating & Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy
Cervical Discectomy
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Discectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy
Percutaneous Discectomy
Spinal Discectomy

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Dr. Ritland's conditions and procedures:

Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spine Surgery
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy

About Me

Biography

Dr. Stephen Ritland, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Flagstaff, AZ and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1974 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

1981

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Residency Hospital

1975

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Internship Hospital

1974

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Medical School

1981

1975

1974

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Ritland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ritland

4.6

Based on 30 reviews

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4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	3.3333333333333335%	(1)
2 Stars	3.3333333333333335%	(1)
1 Star	6.666666666666667%	(2)

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dr. Ritland performed to spinal fusion surgery is on myself. After both surgeries my symptoms increasingly got worse. It has been my experience that Dr. Ritland did not acknowledge the increase in symptoms post surgery. I would not recommend Dr. Ritland

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Excellent doctor. Very precise and to the point. He explained the complete procedure (surgery) and answered all my questions. I had two other consults (as per my pcp) and I was very happy with the way Dr. Ritland performed the surgery and the follow up. The hospital staff was very supportive when I...Read More

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Randy Janzen in Prescott Valley, AZ – Jan 26, 2018

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A wonderful neurosurgeon that respects his patients. Explained my procedure on a level I could understand.

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Ron Tevere in Dewey – Dec 02, 2017

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Doctor Stephen Ritland has helped me with my lower back issues since 1991, all three of my surgeries have been done by Stephen. He made me a believer in believing in myself after each surgery. I received a lumbar fusion of the L4-L5 in 2005, the best move Stephen did for me. No serious issues...Read More

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Marty Hetrick in Eagar Az – Aug 02, 2017

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Dr. Ritland is an outstanding neurosurgeon. He has helped me live a comfortable life even though I suffer from extreme spinal stenosis and degenerate disc disease. I have recommended him to several friends who have also benefited from his expertise. Not only is he an expert in his field, he is a...Read More

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Carol Sundberg in Prescott, AZ – Jan 28, 2017

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