Joseph A. Rizzo M.D., Cardiologist
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Joseph A. Rizzo M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

3/5(21)
4802 N LOOP 289 LUBBOCK TX, 79416
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Joseph Rizzo is a cardiologist practicing in LUBBOCK, TX. Dr. Rizzo specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Rizzo also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1982

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish
Joseph A. Rizzo M.D.
Joseph A. Rizzo M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Heart Disease
  • Stroke
  • Acid Reflux
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • In New Hampshire

Joseph A. Rizzo M.D.'s Practice location

4802 N LOOP 289 -
LUBBOCK, TX 79416
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New patients: 806-788-0040, 806-788-1377
Fax: 806-788-0015, 806-281-1567

Joseph A. Rizzo M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rizzo


3.0

Based on 21 reviews

Joseph A. Rizzo M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415

Head northwest 163 ft
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Go straight onto 19th Street (US 62) 335 ft
Turn left onto Memphis Avenue 58 ft
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LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL LPl

4810 NORTH LOOP 289 LUBBOCK TX 79416

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COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITALl

4015 22ND PLACE LUBBOCK TX 79410

Head northwest 163 ft
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