Dr. Cassandra Ricketts is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon. She completed her orthopedic trauma fellowship at Tampa General Hospital/Florida Orthopaedic Institute under Roy Sanders, MD, one of the nation’s top fellowships in orthopedic trauma since 1987. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Dr. Cassandra Ricketts is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon. She completed her orthopedic trauma fellowship at Tampa General Hospital/Florida Orthopaedic Institute under Roy Sanders, MD, one of the nation’s top fellowships in orthopedic trauma since 1987. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine.
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Excellent and professional. Care
Oct-2024
Amazing doctor. She takes time to explain everything to you. Very friendly.
Oct-2024
Very friendly and very thorough. I was so very glad for this appt.
Oct-2024
Excellent service once we were in the room but waited over an hour past our appointment time before we were called from the lobby to go back.
Oct-2024
Really knowlegeable and explained everything to me extremely well.
Oct-2024
Very knowledgeable and nice
Sep-2024
Dr. Ricketts is very nice. She did amazing job checking me and explaining everything to me.
Sep-2024
Always Pleasant & Thorough. I highly recommend.
Sep-2024
Very thorough and explains your medical condition ( X-rays , etc). Takes time to listen to the patient & you don’t feel rushed . Kim is excellent also !
Sep-2024
Dr Ricketts has a great bed side Manor very easy to communicate with excellent surgeon and her staff is top notch I would recommend her to anyone
Sep-2024
Very professional and sweet . Took her time with me , gave me some advice and information.
Sep-2024
Smart, nice, and helpful
Aug-2024
The office staff, As always was polite and focused on me as the patient. Dr Ricketts was her normally pleasant and engaging self. I did not feel rushed and she explained my progress and answered all of my questions. I am a snowbird and because of my experience with Dr Ricketts and the practice I have flown from Pennsylvania for all of my follow-up.
Aug-2024
Very Very Professional and Informative.
Looking forward to working with her for my medical needs.
Thank you so much.
Aug-2024
Kind compassionate and thorough
Aug-2024
She is great….my surgery was very successful so far… only 2 days into it… Dr RICKETTS… is truly concerned for you … and a good outcome..
I would recommend her …Sheryl
Aug-2024
Very good visit. She communicated very well to let me know what was going on.
Jul-2024
Amazing doctor
Listens to concerns to figure out what’s next
Jul-2024
She is the best doctor I have ever been to. She treats you like family, talks to you so you truly understands what will be done and is very patient when you ask questions. Never rushes you out of the office. I am so glad that I was referred to Dr Ricketts is the best!!!
Jul-2024
Cassandra was very nice. She answered all my questions. I'm very happy that I came to see her.
Jul-2024
Very nice... made me feel comfotable
Jul-2024
She was kind, patient, gentle and explained everything very well. I am glad I took my friends recommendation and came to see her.
Jul-2024
I have finally found an amazing surgeon! She’s very kind, understanding, and professional! 💕
Jul-2024
Dr. Ricketts is honestly one of the best doctors I have ever encountered! She walked me through every step of my hip replacement. I honestly cannot imagine anyone besides Dr. Ricketts being my orthopedic doctor. She is warm, inviting, knowledgeable and most of all she genuinely cares. Thank you for all you have done for me.
Jul-2024
Dr Ricketts was very thorough in her examination and very personable. I felt very confident after my appointment. The two other staff members , Kim & the nurse were very professional and helpful.
Jun-2024
Amazing
Jun-2024
Dr Ricketts gets A++ from me for a thorough treatment plan, well explained, in a very welcoming and comfortable environment. Her doctor/patient people skills are excellent. I feel fortunate to be in her care. Thank you, Dr. Ricketts!
Carolyn Baldwin
Jun-2024
We were warmly welcomed! Dr. RICKETTS listened, advised and was very attentive to our health situation and conversation . My husband and I were so pleased.
Jun-2024
Wonderful Doctor and Staff !!! Felt welcome Dr Ricketts even sat with my daughter while I got my X-ray done!!! Highly recommend!!!
May-2024
Excellent provider
May-2024
Very nice Doctor
She answered all of our questions
May-2024
One of best DR.
May-2024
She quickly addressed my concerns
May-2024
Dr. Ricketts has excellent communication skills. As parents of a teenage athlete she walked us through the injury and the MRI and made us feel very comfortable. Highly recommend her and Florida Orthopedic.
May-2024
Clear and thorough review of my status. Layed out a path to recovery
Apr-2024
Very thorough
Apr-2024
Greatly appreciate the courtesy and professionalism with Dr. Ricketts
Apr-2024
Thank you Dr RICKETTS for all you did helping me with my ankle and explaining the next step.
Apr-2024
9:a.m. APPOINTMENT was not kept by Dr. Ricketts. Had not seen the doctor when I finally left at 10:40 a m. The APPOINTMENT was for a follow up. I am considering billing her office for MY time. My co-pay at the least. My time is as valuable as hers. Thankfully it was not an emergency type visit. Very bad today.
Mar-2024
Dr. Ricketts and all the staff are terrific!
Mar-2024
Long wait
Mar-2024
My appointment with Dr. Ricketts was by far the most pleasurable professional experience I have had in many years. She was informative, articulate, precise, and thoughtful as a patient listener. The entire staff from front desk reception, xray, Dr. assistants and prosthetic devices all treated me with respect and decency. I thank you Florida Orthopedic Institue!
Feb-2024
Dr. Rickett is absolutely wonderful. I can have asked for a better surgeon. She took on an emergency case when I was
In a horrific car accident in Tampa she happened to be the doctor and I’ve never been happier. Thank you so much to her and her staff
Feb-2024
She listened to me, made recommendations and I felt like she heard me, valued my input and had good recommendations and a good plan.
Feb-2024
She is easy to talk to & made me feel comfortable.
Jan-2024
So thorough! Listed to what I had to say. Explained everything and conducted a more extensive physical exam than I've ever had from ANY orthopedist. I would definitely recommend her.
Jan-2024
She was very thorough, and explained everything in the way I understood. I would recommend her highly.
Jan-2024
A very smart warm and caring Doctor and person. Couldn't ask for a better orthopedic Doctor. Very pleasant to talk to and Beautiful inside and out.
Jan-2024
Dr. Ricketts was very thorough which I truly appreciated. She is sending me for an MRI and physical therapy so I know she's taking my concerns seriously.
Today's appointment was scheduled for 8:50. I had to wait in the exam room for two full hours until she entered the room at 10:55 . I understand that she's only in the Highland City location one day a week; however, my work schedule simply doesn't allow for me to lose an attire morning of productivity.
I sincerely hope my follow-up appointment in six weeks is far more timely than today's.
Jan-2024
She was very attentive and answered all of my questions
Jan-2024
Friendly. Efficient. Knowledgeable.
Jan-2024
I remember vaguely seeing her before she performed surgery on me. I was incubated and heavily sedated because of the previous surgery that was done due to car accident accident. She seemed extremely friendly and kind that I can recall.
Dec-2023
Compassionate, understanding and fearless👍
Dec-2023
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LAK - Lakeland
4725 US Hwy. 98 S. Suite 101/102 Lakeland, FL 33812
Dr. Cassandra Ricketts is a board eligible orthopedic surgeon. She completed her orthopedic trauma fellowship at Tampa General Hospital/Florida Orthopaedic Institute under Roy Sanders, MD, one of the nation’s top fellowships in orthopedic trauma since 1987. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine, while serving as Student Body President. She played for the Division I American University Women’s Volleyball team and was nominated as team captain her junior and senior years. She received her undergraduate degree at American University in Washington, DC where she was summa cum laude and valedictorian.
Dr. Ricketts cares for traumatic injuries of the upper and lower extremities, including acute and chronic trauma, post-traumatic complications, nonunion, malunion, and infection. She also treats chronic conditions including hip and knee arthritis with both conservative measures and joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Ricketts takes pride in caring for her patients regardless of background, age, gender, or physical capabilities. She helps patients return to their activities, work, and families through her surgical skill, counseling, and compassion. She is passionate about orthopedics because of the team-based approach and enjoys working with the great team at FOI.
In her spare time, Dr. Ricketts enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in Lakeland and loves being on or near water whenever possible.
Excellent and professional. Care
Amazing doctor. She takes time to explain everything to you. Very friendly.
Very friendly and very thorough. I was so very glad for this appt.
Excellent service once we were in the room but waited over an hour past our appointment time before we were called from the lobby to go back.
Really knowlegeable and explained everything to me extremely well.
Very knowledgeable and nice
Dr. Ricketts is very nice. She did amazing job checking me and explaining everything to me.
Always Pleasant & Thorough. I highly recommend.
Very thorough and explains your medical condition ( X-rays , etc). Takes time to listen to the patient & you don’t feel rushed . Kim is excellent also !
Dr Ricketts has a great bed side Manor very easy to communicate with excellent surgeon and her staff is top notch I would recommend her to anyone