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Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1984
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 1981 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1993 - 2020
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1984 - 1985
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • As Colorectal Cancer Trends Younger, Awareness and Prevention Saves Lives Midlands Voices: As Colorectal Cancer Trends Younger, Awareness and Prevention Saves Lives
    As Colorectal Cancer Trends Younger, Awareness and Prevention Saves Lives Midlands Voices: As Colorectal Cancer Trends Younger, Awareness and Prevention Saves LivesMarch 22nd, 2022
  • Ricketts Stresses Importance of Colon Cancer Screenings
    Ricketts Stresses Importance of Colon Cancer ScreeningsMarch 15th, 2016

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