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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She listened & gave us several options
Aug-2025
She's Awesome!
Aug-2025
Very professional and explains everything to where you understand what is going on.
Aug-2025
Wonderful doctor. Really cares about her patients.
Aug-2025
Easy to talk to, and she makes sure you have a full understanding of your issues.
Aug-2025
Excellent doctor
Jul-2025
Dr Ricketts is the perfect balance of professional and caring! She listens to her patients and explains the treatment well. Love her!
Jul-2025
Thank you. Very professional.
Jun-2025
I appreciate that she listens to me and makes suggestions and recommendations.
Jun-2025
Dr Ricketts is simply the best in every single way, knowledge, care, customer service. Top notch. She is a blessing to patients.
May-2025
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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.
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She listened & gave us several options
She's Awesome!
Very professional and explains everything to where you understand what is going on.
Wonderful doctor. Really cares about her patients.
Easy to talk to, and she makes sure you have a full understanding of your issues.
Excellent doctor
Dr Ricketts is the perfect balance of professional and caring! She listens to her patients and explains the treatment well. Love her!
Thank you. Very professional.
I appreciate that she listens to me and makes suggestions and recommendations.
Dr Ricketts is simply the best in every single way, knowledge, care, customer service. Top notch. She is a blessing to patients.