Prime Vascular Institute — Pioneering Research, Innovation, Medical Excellence — Palm Beach Health Network
Joseph J. Ricotta, MD

Joseph J. Ricotta, MD,
MS, DFSVS, FACS

National Medical Director,
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular
Therapy at Tenet Healthcare;
Professor of Surgery, Founder and
Program Director of the Vascular
Surgery Fellowship at the
Charles E. Schmidt College
of Medicine at Florida
Atlantic University

Vascular Surgeon
and Medical Director

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#1Vascular Surgeon
in Florida

#2in the Nation

  • Newsweek America's Leading Doctors 2025 — Vascular Surgery
  • Best Doctors — U.S. News National
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2025
  • TCAR Center of Excellence
  • Vascular Quality Initiative — Carotid Artery Quality Champion

Tenet Florida Cardiovascular Care News

Proper Foot Care for Diabetics

When it comes to certain diseases or disorders, most of us fail to realize that, while different, many ailments play off one another. In regards to diabetes, its prevalence would suggest that the majority of people are generally aware of the fact that it occurs when the body either lacks enough insulin or struggles to use what is present. While long-term damage from diabetes can lead to more commonly known ailments such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, or kidney failure, it can also have a negative effect

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May-Thurner Syndrome and the Potential for Blood Clots

Most of us are aware of the dangers of blood clots and generally understand the importance of moving our legs or walking around when forced to sit or lie in the same position for a long period of time (i.e. extended flights or hospital stays). Aside from adopting healthy lifestyle habits, knowing what to look for and how to make simple adjustments will generally make a huge difference whether or not you develop a clot—also known as deep

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How Concerned Should You Be About a Stroke?

When it comes to diseases that sit on most of our radars, heart disease and cancer consistently rank near the top; however, while stokes don’t play a huge factor for most people—even when they know someone who has had one—it’s important to realize that their frequency means they should be a major concern for all of us, especially when the consequences can be life-changing

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Help Manage Carotid Artery Disease with Lifestyle Changes

Having a diagnosis of carotid artery disease (CAD) can be frightening since your carotid arteries supply the brain with blood. When they become narrow—usually as a result of atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of cholesterol and other material—blood clots or plaque may restrict blood flow to the brain, causing a stroke. While procedures meant to restore blood flow to the brain are often used to address serious blockages, they do not control

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Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First Robotic Peripheral Vascular Procedure in the U.S.

Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First TCAR in South Florida

Dr. Joseph J Ricotta MD, MS, FACS Performs First VenaSeal Procedure in Southeast United States

Testimonials

As soon as I met with Dr. Ricotta I had total confidence in his plan for my care.

The TCAR operation Dr. Ricotta performed was very quick; he was able to perform it in around 30-minutes.

I did have this procedure during the COVID-19 Pandemic but Dr. Ricotta and his Tenet Florida Cardiovascular Care office staff informed me of all the safety protocols in place as safeguards against the virus in both the Delray Beach office and the hospital.

My wife Sue, my son and I are really appreciative of Dr. Ricotta’s care and grateful to have a vascular surgeon of Dr. Ricotta’s expertise and experience right here in our community.

H.A.

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Disease and Treatments Library

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Aneurysms

An aneurysm is a ballooning or dilation of a blood vessel to more than 150% of its normal size. This is caused by damage to the lining ...

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Carotid Disease

Stroke, sometimes caused by Carotid Disease, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States with >750,000 new cases each year ...

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Peripheral Artery Disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that affects 12 million people in the United States. It occurs when plaque ...

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Venous Disease

Venous disease refers to all conditions caused by abnormal or diseased veins, usually involving veins in the legs or arms, but can also ...

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