Charles Rizzo, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Knee
Dr. Rizzo is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School. Upon receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Rizzo completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University Medical Center. He then went on to continue his training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Thomas Jefferson Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. During this specialized training, he served as assistant team physician for several professional teams including the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies, as well as numerous college and high school teams. Dr. Rizzo has been a Master Instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, teaching other orthopaedic surgeons the most current techniques in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. He has written articles for publication on the topic of knee and shoulder instability, and is currently involved in research and development of new surgical techniques.
Licensure
State of New Jersey, State of New York
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certificate In Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2007; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Part I, 1995; National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat, 1991
Affiliations
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ; Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, NJ
Education
Medical, University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, 1990. Undergraduate: Wagner College, 1981-1985, Staten Island, New York
Post-Graduate Training
Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center / Rothman Institute; Sports Medicine Fellowship, 1995-1996
Assistant Team Physician:
Philadelphia Eagles Football Team, Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Team, Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Team, Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Team,Philadelphia Freedom Soccer Team.
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Medical Center / Bellevue Hospital Center, 1991-1995
Intern, NYC Medical Center, NYC, NY 1990-1991
Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
New Jersey Orthopeadic Society
American Medical Association
Forms For Dr. Rizzo's Patients
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New Patients: Major Medical Insurance
New Patients: Medicare for Payment
New Patients: Motor Vehicle Injuries
New Patients: Worker's Compensation
Insurance Accepted by Dr. Rizzo
In-Network: Qualcare, Horizon, Amerihealth, Cigna, GHI, Aetna, Medicare, Geisinger Medicare, Motor Vehicle, Workman’s Compensation
Please note- none of our physicians participate with any Medicaid plans. We are in Network with select Exchange plans. Please contact our office with any questions