Orthopedics: Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement, General Orthopedics
Wausau, WI
4.8
529 Ratings
154 Comments
Dr. Rick Abuzzahab is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Trauma Surgery, and General Orthopedics
Dr. Rick Abuzzahab is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Fracture Care, Trauma Surgery, and General Orthopedics
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Did a Wonderful Surgery on My Knee.
Lucky to have him, besides.. Good Looking..hahaha
Have a Great Day everyone
Nov-2024
He made me very comfortable.
Oct-2024
Wonderful experience! Thanks Dr. Rick
Oct-2024
Amazing Dr.
Oct-2024
Great bedside manner.
Sep-2024
Answered all my questions, caring, friendly, excellent job giving me my cortisone shot. Didn’t hurt so much! Did not feel rushed.
Sep-2024
Had many surgeries with Dr. Abuzzahab best surgeon ever. He makes you fell comfortable and safe for my surgeries!! Highly recommended!
Sep-2024
Very attentive and courteous.
Cares about his patients and how they are progressing in their recovery.
Sep-2024
Dr. Abuzzahab is professional, knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor and truly listens to his patients. His Team is also second to none. I’ll never go anywhere else.
Aug-2024
He is the best. Very satisfied with my appointment. Thank u Dr Rick for taking care of me.
Aug-2024
He's an awesome Dr. Working on my shoulder for pain relief with cortisone shots. I know he said he does knee surgery not shoulders but I can still be his pt.
Aug-2024
5 stars
Aug-2024
Dr. A. Is professional yet sympathetic. He listens well and examines carefully. I have confidence in him.
Aug-2024
Very thorough explaining the injury in very thorough unexplaining the surgery and the expectations.
Aug-2024
Dr. Rick was referred to me by a trusted colleague, and has proven to be a wise, friendly, more-than-capable professional. I’m very pleased with Dr. Abuzzahab, and will likewise refer him and his exceptional team and facilities to others.
Aug-2024
Great, thank you so much
Jul-2024
Friendly courteous and very knowledgeable
Jul-2024
Efficient, willing to answer questions, and excellent results
Jul-2024
He's the best !
Jul-2024
Professional, honest and right to the point.
Jul-2024
Great person, and doctor
Jun-2024
He was kind and and I appreciated that he ordered further testing to aid in my diagnosis.
Jun-2024
Easy to talk to....Made me very comfortable with my plan of care..Definitely glad I got him as my Dr..Thanks!
Jun-2024
Awesome doctor.
Truthful, knowledgeable, and very personable.
May-2024
Very professional told me all the options answered my questions. I really like him.
May-2024
Kind and caring. Always concerned and answers all questions. A great doctor.
May-2024
Amazing Doctor and friend
May-2024
Very knowledgeable and concerned
Apr-2024
Efficient, knowledgeable, informative.
Apr-2024
He gave me two options for my arthritis on the top of my foot.
Apr-2024
Fantastic doctor, with outstanding ability to relate to patients. The ONLY doctor I'd trust with orthopedic issues, time and again.
Mar-2024
A total Rock Star! Doesn't make you wait in the exam room, yet takes his time while he shows and explains x-rays and soft tissue issues. Also a great cutter/sawer.
Mar-2024
Excellent !
Feb-2024
Dr. A was easy to work with- was affable, knowledgeable, and efficient.
Feb-2024
Very friendly 🙂
Jan-2024
Answered my questions clearly, very comfortable talking to him. Felt very comfortable having him do any surgery, he knows what he’s doing.
Jan-2024
Dr Abuzzahab is a phenomenal Dr and I highly recommend him
Jan-2024
He was very pleasant to talk with and understanding.
Dec-2023
His concern for patients is impressive
Nov-2023
Dr Rick is awesome!!!
Nov-2023
Very Knowledgeable, very comfortable, very nice experience!
Nov-2023
Ver professional. East to talk with. Made us feel comfortable with our plan of care.
On time, in fact ahead of schedule. I arrived early, was seen right away.
Sep-2023
Very nice. Talked me threw everything
Sep-2023
VERY FRIENDLY AND CARING.
Sep-2023
He is always so kind.
Sep-2023
Dr Abuzzahab gave me a very thorough explanation of my upcoming surgery and answered any questions I had.
Aug-2023
Great doctor
Aug-2023
Outstanding Doctor, if needed again I will positively contact him for his opinion on what is needed to be done.
Aug-2023
Outstanding!
Jul-2023
I felt he was genuinely concerned about my quality of life.
Jul-2023
Always get kind & efficient care from Dr Rick. Timely too.
Jun-2023
Excellent surgeon!
Jun-2023
Courteous upbeat asked questions about my condition if it was improving and that I was important.
Jun-2023
Helped! And gave good advice.
Jun-2023
Very professional and friendly!
May-2023
Great Dr.
May-2023
He looked at my leg for 2 minutes said I dont need surgery and I can go back to work as a bartender/waitress on my feet 11 hours at a fast paced job just need a brace. 2 takes up to 2 weeks for approval and then had to be made what am I suppose to do in the mean time just be in pain with out the brace and hurt myself worse at work? I have a full-thickness tear of the medial collateral ligament and a partial-thickness tear of the medial meniscal anterior root. Medial compartment grade 3, lateral compartment grade 2, patellofemoral compartment grade 3
Not sure how I am supposed to get better with no brace or surgery and trying to use it when it hurts
May-2023
Very special person dr is ty
May-2023
Dr Abuzzahab took great care of me. Very courteous and personable, as well as excellent results with my procedure.
Apr-2023
Absolutely the best!’ Explains everything in understandable language for the layperson. Truly cares about his patients and delivers the best care anyone could ask for.
Apr-2023
Dr. Abuzzahab has always provided me with the highest standard of care.
Feb-2023
Truly the best pre, surgical, and post care of any surgeon in the entire area. Not to mention a nice guy!
Jan-2023
Inquires of your problem, explains in
simple language you can understand.
Jan-2023
Very compassion and caring, on time, didn't feel like he was in a hurry.
Jan-2023
Dr Abuzzahab listened to my description, worked with me on treatment options and performed the minor finger release surgery effectively and efficiently. I appreciate his expertise.
Jan-2023
A very pleasant experience. I felt like he truly cared about my concerns and how I felt things were going.
Jan-2023
excellent experience, great doctor!!
Jan-2023
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Abuzzahab’s plan of care for me and he explained things very well.
Jan-2023
He's awesome!
Dec-2022
Very friendly. Answered all my questions. Gave me all options
Dec-2022
I like the straightforward visits with facts, options and seemingly little delay.
Dec-2022
Very friendly and informative
Sep-2022
Thorough and to the point. Answers all questions and explained course of treatment with options.
Sep-2022
Dr Rick is a wonderful doctor , have both knees done work great .
Thanks so much Kim Spoerl
Sep-2022
Very nice man seems to know his stuff...
Aug-2022
Always caring and a enjoyable visit with many options for your problem
Aug-2022
Very informative. Great bedside manner.
Aug-2022
Listened to my concerns.
May-2022
He has great patience helping me understand my situation.
Mar-2022
This Dr. is a class act.
Mar-2022
He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with
Mar-2022
Dr. Abuzzahab is a great surgeon and always makes me feel at ease! I would recommend him to everyone
Feb-2022
Dr Abuzzahab has The best bedside manner I think I’ve ever experienced. So far everything seems to be healing well and I am on the road to recovery thanks to him.
Jan-2022
It was a big decision to have both hips replaced (at a 3-month interval) -- but Dr. Rick was the best! He was available for any questions I might have had and he was reassuring when I needed it. Just the best!
Jan-2022
easy to talk to and very knowledgeable and has a sense of humor.
I'm very picky on Doctor's and I felt comfortable in his presences.
Jan-2022
Always kind and caring and helpful.
Jan-2022
An excellent surgeon, who inspired great confidence in a successful outcome and treated me with understanding and humor.
Dec-2021
Very courteous. Listened and developed a plan that worked for me.
Dec-2021
very personable
Dec-2021
Explains procedure in lay men’s terms.
Always listens to Patient he is very
Respectful.
Dec-2021
Got an appointment when I needed it!
Dec-2021
Competent and caring. Wonderful sense of humor.
Nov-2021
Very pleased. Professional, personable, and skilled!
Thank you.
Oct-2021
Two hips replaced, everything super both times. Competent, thorough, even a little droll humor here.
Oct-2021
Professional. Friendly. Takes time to listen to all your concerns.
Aug-2021
Dr. Abuzzahab is very through and professional. One of the few doctors that I have met that keeps your well being in the forefront.
Aug-2021
Very competent. Trustworthy. Honest .
Aug-2021
Always professional and informative, his staff is top notch also.
Just had my second knee replacement surgery and would recommend him to anyone.
Jul-2021
Dr Rick is easy to talk to. Willing to answer questions.
Jun-2021
Dr. Abuzzahab was fantastic. He came highly commended by numerous physicians and I can see why. His knowledge, confidence, and understanding exceeded my expectation. He listened to my concerns, explained options, and gave me the best care. He is the Best
May-2021
Clear explanation, to the point.
Apr-2021
Dr. Abuzzahad is great! He is very intelligent and honest.
Dec-2020
I appreciated that he was very personable, and took my thoughts & concerns into consideration for my treatment plan
Dec-2020
Great job answering questions specifically
Dec-2020
I've been treated by Dr Rick three times now and am scheduled for another procedure with him. He.is not only a very skilled surgeon, he also is easily approachable. And has a wonderful sense of humor!!
Nov-2020
Answered all my questions
Nov-2020
Always friendly and on top of my case.
Oct-2020
I appreciate his friendly manner and conservative approach to treatment.
Oct-2020
Thank you for being so kind, friendly and great with my son!
Oct-2020
Very impressed on how he explained everything. He is very outgoing
Sep-2020
Great personal care
Sep-2020
Very professional and down to earth. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his services.
Sep-2020
First impression was wonderful. I have total confidence in him.
Sep-2020
Excellent
Aug-2020
Exceptional physician
Aug-2020
In our meeting with Dr Rick he was informative, patient, attentive to our concerns, and a real delight to be with.
Jul-2020
Negative from the moment he entered the room....no encouragement or hope. Why cant my husband bend after hip replacement? What kind did he have put in? I had a hip replacement. I can bend.
Jun-2020
He explained things to me in a way I understood. I had him do my sons collarbone surgery and now my knee surgery and would recommend him to anyone.
Jun-2020
Very caring and open to discussion,
Jun-2020
Always great appointments with the Dr.
Jun-2020
Refreshing to be able to talk person to person, and explain everything clearly.
Jun-2020
Very thorough and professional.
Jun-2020
I was put ease when discussing what course of action and procedure that will be used. I enjoyed talking with Dr. Rick and he explain everything I had question with. I look forward to the surgery . Thank you Dr. Rick
Jun-2020
I did not get to spend much time w Dr. Rick but I think he understood my problem and he prescribed a plan of remediation I think will work.
Jun-2020
Very kind, made me feel confident with our decision. Was in tuned to my concerns. Over all very pleasant.
May-2020
Dr. Abuzzahab is very knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, communicative and an expert in hip surgeries.
May-2020
Very good at explaining everything to me and made me feel like a drinking buddy at the same time!!
May-2020
Very personable, very professional.....and mostly forthright with yer diagnosis.
May-2020
Great Doctor. Always concerned about my health beyond my ankle he treated
May-2020
I was able to get an appointment right away. Wait time at clinic very minimal. Service provided was compassionate and professional, as always.
May-2020
Total Knee replacement came out excellent. Highly recommend. A+
May-2020
He takes time to answer my questions. I was pleased.
May-2020
Cool dude
Apr-2020
He does not explain anything in regards to rehab of my knee. I think he was very short with me and at one point yelled at me for something I wasn’t informed about. They just asum you know what to do. No education materials on what to expect before and after surgery. I feel like it’s an inconvenience when I call with concerns.
Apr-2020
Wet easy to talk to
Apr-2020
He is down to earth, talks straight with you! Gets right to the point.
Mar-2020
Very compassionate, nice guy, and excellent surgeon.
Feb-2020
Great doctor! Highly recommend
Jan-2020
Ddr. Abuzzahab was very direct yet gentle. He basically gave me news I didn't want to hear, yet I felt so cared for while he was saying it. He treated my like I was a competent adult and not a victim. I had choices to make.
Jan-2020
Dr. Abuzzahab is the best in his Field !! I wouldn’t visit any Doctor than Him, as He has always discussed everything symptom with me & then acted on that information. Have always have great results after seeing him !!!
Jan-2020
Always great to see Dr. Abuzzahab. He is a straight forward extremely honest man. I appreciate the open feedback we share with each other. It is refreshing in this day and age.
Dec-2019
Surgery went without a hitch...great team! Awesome results!
Dec-2019
Dr Abuzzahab is amazing! He has treated our whole family and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. He is kind and always smiling, his bedside manner is great!
Dec-2019
I love your attitude, approach, and "bedside manor" (even though it was a clinic visit).
Dec-2019
Dr. Abuzzahab is experienced and professional. He clearly explained all aspects of my surgery.
Dec-2019
Very down to earth very nice.
Nov-2019
Dr Abuzzahab did a great jod of hearing my complaints and giving me a treatment option that definitely helped my pain. I believe he took an interest in my well being!
Nov-2019
Fantastic doctor
Nov-2019
Dr. Abuzzahad was very brisk with me; I had to ask for information rather than him volunteering who the procedure would go, and as a fellow doctor, I was very unhappy with the manner in which he addressed me.
Services Arthroscopic Surgery Total Joint Replacement Sports Medicine General Orthopedics Fracture care/ Trauma surgery
Education Undergraduate: University of MN – Institute of Technology, Minneapolis, MN
Graduate: Marquette University, Milwaukee WI Medical School: University of MN, Minneapolis, MN Internship: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY Orthopedic Residency: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - 2007 Re-certified - 2015
Professional Affiliations and Memberships American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) Marathon County Medical Society WI Medical Society Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Mid-America Orthopedic Association
Did a Wonderful Surgery on My Knee. Lucky to have him, besides.. Good Looking..hahaha Have a Great Day everyone
He made me very comfortable.
Wonderful experience! Thanks Dr. Rick
Amazing Dr.
Great bedside manner.
Answered all my questions, caring, friendly, excellent job giving me my cortisone shot. Didn’t hurt so much! Did not feel rushed.
Had many surgeries with Dr. Abuzzahab best surgeon ever. He makes you fell comfortable and safe for my surgeries!! Highly recommended!
Very attentive and courteous. Cares about his patients and how they are progressing in their recovery.
Dr. Abuzzahab is professional, knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor and truly listens to his patients. His Team is also second to none. I’ll never go anywhere else.
He is the best. Very satisfied with my appointment. Thank u Dr Rick for taking care of me.