Dr. Louis Rizio III, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
592.3 mi · 349 E. Northfield Avenue Rd., Suite 120, Livingston, NJ 07039
At a glance
4.50 stars (111 reviews)
90% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Works at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
4.50
111 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.4
Recent reviews
I thought the staff and Dr Rizio were very personable, attentive and really listened to our concerns.
May 7, 2014Jose S.Verified patient
Excellent! Very efficient staff, saw doctor right away. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained treatments and options very clearly. One of the best experiences in a doctors office ever. Very happy - would highly recommend Dr. Rizio
May 6, 2014Katharine J.Verified patient
Office location
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
592.3 mi · 349 E. Northfield Avenue Rd., Suite 120, Livingston, NJ, 07039
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Pain in joint
Joint injury due to trauma
Lower back pain
Arthritis
Rotator cuff injury
Pain in joint
More about Dr. Louis Rizio III, MD
Dr. Louis Rizio is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and is fellowship trained in the field of sports medicine. After receiving his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School he completed his orthopaedic residency at Tufts University in Boston. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Miami. During his fellowship he participated in the care of the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes, and the Florida Marlins.
Dr. Rizio founded the Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in 2005. The center provides the most advanced and innovative care for athletes of all ages and is committed to returning patients to their desired level of activity. Prior to starting his own practice, Dr Rizio was the Chief of Sports Medicine at the NJ Medical School from 2000-2005.
In addition to offering patients the newest techniques to treat sports injuries and cartilage disorders, Dr. Rizio continues to remain on the cutting edge through research and education. Dr. Rizio has received funding to study the effects of cartilage regeneration utilizing adult stem cells and has presented research on the mechanics of shoulder injuries in throwing athletes. He has published several articles and book chapters on sports related injuries; in addition he has lectured nationally and internationally on sports related topics.
Dr. Rizio treats athletes of all ages and activity levels. He specializes in sports injuries of the upper and lower extremity, cartilage repair, and reconstructive procedures of the knee and shoulder. He currently cares for athletes at the professional, college, and high school levels.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
University of Miami, UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Tufts Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Tufts Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
Practice
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
Affiliation
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Awards and publications
NJ Monthly Top Doctor
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Medicine & Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School
Kang MN, Rizio L, Prybicien M, Middlemas DA, Blacksin MF. The accuracy of subacromial corticosteroid injections: a comparison of multiple methods. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;17(1 Suppl):61S-66S
Rizio L, Jarmon N:Chronic Quadriceps Tears: Treatment by Lengthening and Early Mobilization without Cerclage Augmentation. Journal of Knee Surgery 21:34-38, 2008
Rizio L,Garcia J, Renard R: Anterior Instability Increase Superior Labral Strain in the Late Cocking Phase of Throwing. Orthopaedics 30(7):544-50, July 2007.
Swan KG, Rizio L: Combined Avulsion Fracture of the Tibial Tubercle and Avulsion of the Patellar Ligament in Adolescents: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature. Orthopaedics 30(7):571-572, July 2007
Rizio L: Guest Editorial, Special Focus Issue: Cartilage Repair, Techniques in Knee Surgery, Volume 5(3): 139, September 2006
Rizio L: Type 3 SLAP Tear with Anterior and Posterior Extension. Orthopaedics 29(10):882-883, 2006
Rizio L: Rotator Cuff Tears: Surgery versus Rehab. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: www.orthoinfo.org, 2004
Rizio L: Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in a Skeletally Immature Patient: American Journal of Sports Medicine 2005 Mar-Apr; 33(3):439-42.
Rizio L and Uribe, JW: Overuse Injuries of the Upper Extremity in Baseball. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 20;3(453-68), July 2001
Salvo, JP, Rizio L, Hecht man, KS, Uribe, JW: Avulsion of the Sublime Tubercle inThrowing Athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(3):426-31, 2002
Rizio L, Salvo, J.P. Schurhoff, M.R., and Uribe, J.W.: Abbuctor Longus Rupture in Professional Football Players: Acute Repair with Suture Anchors: A Report of Two Cases. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32:243-245, January 2004.
Rizio L, Belskey, M.: Finger Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Hand Clinics 12(3):531- 40, 1996.
Makely, JT, Benevenia, J, Leeson, MC, and Rizio L.: Primary Eplphyseal Transplants in childhood Amputations. Orthopaedic Transactions 19(2):566-567.
Prybicien, M and Rizio, L: Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries. Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach, Robb Rehberg (eds). New Jersey, Slack Publishing 2007.
Salvo, JP, Rizio, L, and Uribe, JW: Medial Elbow Ligament Instability Surgery in Athletes in Surgical Techniques for the Shoulder and Elbow, Barber FA and Fischer SP (eds). New York, NY, Thieme Publishers 2003.
Nieves JD, Malanga G, Rizio L: Shoulder pain little league baseball: 1116: June 1 1:40 PM 2:00 PM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 May: 39(5 Suppl):S135-6.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1184645608
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
4.39
Bedside manner
4.60
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111 reviews
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Great doctor! Very personable and highly knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to my patients.
Dr. Anthony Rivano
September 12, 2012Anthony R.Verified patient
Office staff was friendly and helpful. Dr Rizio was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Appointment was very efficient, almost to the pint of being rushed, but the doctor seemed knowledgeable and capable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Met with Dr. Rizio regarding runners knee. He was prompt and attentive. Nice staff and short wait time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I thought the staff and Dr Rizio were very personable, attentive and really listened to our concerns.
May 7, 2014Jose S.Verified patient
It was a great visit. He gave an understandable assessment of my condition and how to treat it.
February 15, 2013David B.Verified patient
Good beside manner - explains everything very plainly but not like you're uneducated.
August 9, 2012Hefferan M.Verified patient
The office staff and dr rizio are always pleasant. Very courtesy and professional.
July 8, 2014Julia R.Verified patient
Good Dr. Good recommendations. He couldn't Help me but sent me somewhere that could.
September 9, 2013Matthew E.Verified patient
Very direct, but not rushed. Easy to talk to. Listened well. Offered honest advice.
October 22, 2013Initials hidden
visit was good.delay due to zoc-doc failing to send info and had to refill info
October 24, 2013Frederick F.Verified patient
Very Professional. Made my daughter feel right at ease. Excellent Doctor.
More than 1 year agoAdianca Z.Verified patient
awnser all my questions, give me a pice of mind , thank you Dr. Rizio"
October 10, 2013Heriberto C.Verified patient
Not only was Dr. Rizio fantastic but his staff was wonderful also!
August 20, 2012Initials hidden
Doctor said he will mail the exercises char but it never came
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Rizio has treated my whole family. I highly recommend him
November 4, 2013Carole S.Verified patient
It felt a bit rushed, impersonal, otherwise it was fine.
January 8, 2014Ryan G.Verified patient
professional and very good at explaining my problem
May 31, 2012Mimi S.Verified patient
He seemed genuinely disappointed that my condition was not surgical, then recommended costly treatments that made my condition worse.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
love the attention and no wait time !
January 20, 2015Shirley P.Verified patient
Typical treatement response (rest, ice, blah, blah) I could have gotten online. Told him I had done all of that stuff before coming into the office, but had no improvement. Showed no interest in helping me. Oh well...
December 9, 2014James H.Verified patient
Excellent doctor & Staff
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was very satisfied , he is a great doctor
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was well intentioned, seemed a little rushed, and wasn't too helpful with my questions but they were not easy questions to address on the spot so I would probably recommend.
August 12, 2014Initials hidden
Nice and patient, highly recommended!
February 24, 2014Hauke V.Verified patient
Very enlightening and professional. His explanation was clear and helpful to my understanding of my case.
His staff is very helpful and ready to answer questions with attention.
I would recommend Dr. Rizio to family and friends.
March 27, 2014Ernesto N.Verified patient
Excellent! Very efficient staff, saw doctor right away. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained treatments and options very clearly. One of the best experiences in a doctors office ever. Very happy - would highly recommend Dr. Rizio
May 6, 2014Katharine J.Verified patient
I thought he was very personable and spent a reasonable amount of time with me. He had very good bedside manner, asked me a lot of questions to come to a diagnosis and explained the treatment plan in full. I also hardly had to wait. I had a very good experience.
November 3, 2013Cara K.Verified patient
Fast, friendly & efficient. Explained my possible diagnoses & respective treatment options clearly and thoroughly. Found an imaging facility near my home for me. Highly recommend Dr. Rizio.
December 9, 2013Initials hidden
He was very professional and to the point.
September 19, 2013Gerard F.Verified patient
office was dingy looking but the exam rooms were perfectly clean and the Doctor was extremely helpful in answering all my questions.
February 7, 2014Initials hidden
The doctor himself is very good. He's personable, tells you straight up what are the options for treating your issue. He seems to keep up with advances in his field, and gave me a cautious recommendation for a procedure that is on the cutting edge of the therapeutic range. He's a lot better than a lot of sports docs I've seen, who basically tell you there's nothing that can be done or just prescribe PT.
Front desk staff could be nicer. Wait time was longer than I expected, but fortunately there were some magazines around.
January 16, 2014Initials hidden
it was quick and concise, time will tell if his recommendations work out but I'm confident in his thought process and we have a get well plan
November 25, 2013David C.Verified patient
Dr. Rizio has just the right balance of charm, great bedside manner and doctoring. My son was the patient. He was great with him.
Dr. Rizio was fast but not too fast to explain. He took great care with us. Looking forward to the 2-week check in.
November 6, 2013Jordan M.Verified patient
He was knowledgeable and kind. He listened carefully and gave me a diagnosis and explanation. Also very accommodating with other requests, like giving me a doctor's note for work and gym.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My visit to Dr. Rizio was great. His front desk staff was friendly and helpful. I got into see the doctor at my appointment time. He communicated thoroughly about my condition and provided excellent care for my back. I highly recommend Dr. Rizio.
More than 1 year agoSarah Jane S.Verified patient
Dr. Rizio was great once I finally got in to see him. I was the first appointment of the day and I still had to wait over 45 minutes!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Fairly good. I submitted the paperwork through ZocDoc website but the receptionist said she did not receive it. I had to submit it through their website.
October 29, 2013Masaaki O.Verified patient
It was good
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The experience of visiting Dr Louis Rizio III is really good although the wait is a bit longer than expected, but partly it was my fault too. The traffic was bad, I missed the turn, the check-in paperwork I filled in online didn’t come through so I had to fill it out again… …But I got his professional opinion on my problem, he provided me options of my medication, treatment and prognosis of my condition. Although this was my first visit, but I do like his manner to treat patient, very professional! I would highly recommend him.
January 16, 2014Initials hidden
This was my third visit to Dr, Rizio's office and on each prior visit I made sure to let reception know I was there on my lunch break so I did not have any major wait time. This time, however, I (wrongly) assumed I did not need to make mention of this and I was in the waiting room for over 45 minutes. When I asked the assistant how much longer, she responded very unprofessionally with a bad attitude. I really like Dr. Rizio but that level of disrespect and disregard for my time is reason enough to not return.
September 17, 2013Initials hidden
I liked him lot.. He was very nice, and he spoke to me in plain English. I also really liked the fact that he didn't belittle my concerns.
May 6, 2013Patricia G.Verified patient
I liked him a lot. I was able to get an appointment within two days of my injury. He was personable and saw me almost immediately (I went to his NYC office, apparently they're still not switched over to the electronic record system so I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork again before I could go in.)
Got a realistic diagnosis and follow up. Not thrilled with my diagnosis but that's not his fault - overall an excellent experience.
July 29, 2013Michael L.Verified patient
Good!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He didnt spend any time with me at all during our visit. I asked him to look at the films and explain to me why a certain thing couldn't be done. He wouldn't do it. I was in alot of pain and having anxiety and couldnt get the timumg of when I fell happened and I felt ganged up on. It felt lije because I was giving weird dates that I was lying or something. I told him my mom just died and I was gaving trouble thinkung of exact dates and there was no compassion. Its as if I never said I JUST list my mom. Im sure hes good for someone but not most. I heard the couple before me when they came out and they were not pleased AT ALL with him. I thought oh theyre a bit older maybe its just theyre sensitive but nope this is not a great doctor. ...NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. the only tjing is that I was able to get an appointment right away. And do did the elderly couple I saw before me. The office was empty when I was there. And it was empty when I left. I really hate to say negetive things about people but I am in so much pain and he didnt offer me any options. He did give me the name of a doctor which actually was useless anyway. ...NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Thorough, informative and productive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I feel like Dr. Rizzio listened to me and really cared about helping me heal from my injury. Friendly, warm demeanor, excellent bedside manner!
April 19, 2013Initials hidden
Very concise & to the point
July 24, 2012Initials hidden
He was very good at diagnosing my injury. I was relieved that it was not as serious as I had imagined. He then prescribed pt for my calf injury and we scheduled a follow up for one month later. I will not be able to make a recommendation on Dr Rizio until I have more experience with him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Once at the appointment, everything was fine but everything beforehand was very hurried. On Wednesday (the day before), I made the appointment for 10:45 am today and was notified that this location was not equipped with an X-Ray machine so I had to go elsewhere beforehand to get an X-Ray. I needed a prescription along with other paperwork before I could get the X-Ray but I never received them so today I had to contact Dr. Rizio's office in order to have the prescription sent to the radiologist. This led me to get to the Dr. Rizio at 11:30 am. I jsut think this process seems very backwards. I think it would make much more sense for Dr. Rizio's office to directly set you up with a time and location (either near their office or my home)for the radiology appointment. Obviously, the doctor's office would know where these are located as opposed to the patient. Luckily I found on the way during my commute and they were able to squeeze me in between their patients.
November 15, 2012Michael M.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Louis Rizio III affiliated with?
Dr. Louis Rizio III is affiliated with Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Louis Rizio III work with?
Dr. Louis Rizio III works with Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center.
Where is Dr. Louis Rizio III's office located?
Dr. Louis Rizio III's office is located at 349 E. Northfield Avenue Rd., Livingston, NJ 07039.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Rizio III have?
Dr. Louis Rizio III is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Louis Rizio III?
Dr. Louis Rizio III frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Louis Rizio III on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Louis Rizio III speak?
Dr. Louis Rizio III speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Louis Rizio III in reviews?
111 patients have reviewed Dr. Louis Rizio III. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 4.6/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.39/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.