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Dr. Robert Rizzo, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small West Roxbury, MA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Rizzo, MD

Dr. Robert Rizzo, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in West Roxbury, MA. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Rizzo, completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rizzo an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Rizzo works at Practice in West Roxbury, MA with other offices in Lynn, MA, Woburn, MA and Framingham, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Varicose Veins along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rizzo's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Vein Clinics of Boston LLC
    1208B Vfw Pkwy Ste 300, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 257-1244
  2. 2
    Office
    280 Union St Ste 4, Lynn, MA 01901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (339) 203-4990
  3. 3
    Woburn Vein Clinic LLC
    800 W Cummings Park Ste 2500, Woburn, MA 01801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 328-1091
  4. 4
    Framingham Vein Clinic LLC
    855 Worcester Rd Ste 13, Framingham, MA 01701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 744-3888

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Varicose Veins
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Peripheral Edema
Venous Sclerotherapy
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Leg Pain
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Leg Ulcer
Leg Venous Ulcer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spider Veins
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Venous Reflux
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Impella Device
Lung Surgery
Maze Procedure
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Robert Rizzo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek, Polish, Russian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1881619641
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Robert Rizzo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rizzo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rizzo has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rizzo has seen patients for Varicose Veins, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rizzo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Rizzo speaks Greek, Polish, Russian and Spanish.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Rizzo. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rizzo.

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