Meet Dr. Ricotta & Staff
Dr. Patrick Ricotta grew up in a suburb of Buffalo, N.Y., and attended Saint Bonaventure University, where he earned his 4-year premedical degree in biology. He then spent 4 years in medical school at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine located in Cleveland, Ohio. He was honored with the Marvin Shapiro Podiatric Surgery award for outstanding performance in surgery at graduation from medical school.
After medical school, he attended a 3-year residency in foot and ankle surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. His residency included extensive training in all aspects of both medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. During residency, he completed rotations in several aspects of surgery, including vascular, plastic, orthopedic, and diabetic limb salvage.
During his residency, he was involved in numerous research projects, which resulted in publications in medical journals distributed nationwide, and Dr. Ricotta has also lectured on numerous topics in foot and ankle surgery at many seminars all over the country.
Initially after residency, he practiced in Fayetteville for a short period of time until he relocated to Lumberton, where he has practiced since 1997.
Staff
Sandra Valentine (Office Manager)
Sandra Valentine joined the Foot and Ankle Institute in September 2005. She has become quite the expert on insurance issues and business in the office. She is able to handle virtually any question that you may have concerning your insurance coverage, office policies, and otherwise.
Shana Spencer (Back Office)
Shana joined the Foot and Ankle Institute in November 2007. She works with Dr. Ricotta in the back office treating patients. She assists the doctor with all of his procedures and nearly every patient. Shana is also a CST (Certified Surgical Tech) and assists the doctor in the O.R. (Operating Room) with surgical procedures.
Michelle Van Eck Joined our Staff in October 2009
Billing Office
Our billing is done by the Professional Billing Group and can be reached directly at 1-800-872-0389. When calling about your account, please mention our practice and then the name on the account.