
Rocco Ricciardi MD MPH
Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery Mass General Brigham
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41 Mall Rd# LaheyBurlington, MA 01805
Phone+1 781-744-8000
Fax+1 781-744-2945
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Education & Training
University of MinnesotaResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2003 - 2004
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2003
University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
ME State Medical License 2021 - 2028
MA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
NH State Medical License 2021 - 2027
RI State Medical License 2021 - 2022
MN State Medical License 2004 - 2007
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Lahey Clinic’s Meaningful Use Reporting Tool, Lahey Clinic Foundation Inc, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Collagen-binding probe PET/MR for distinguishing fibrotic from inflammatory strictures in Crohn's disease.Antonino Andrea Blandino, Peter Caravan, Rocco Ricciardi, Liliana G Bordeianou, Hiroko Kunitake
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. 2026-05-01 - Clear Surgical Margins in Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis.Rodrigo Moisés de Almeida Leite, Rocco Ricciardi, Silvio Siqueira, Luiz Eduardo Ceccon Calil de Assumpção, Luiz Felipe Berthier Jacomino
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A. 2026-05-01 - Young adults undergoing anterior resection for colorectal cancer experience fewer medical complications but a comparable risk of anastomotic leak.Sarah E Rudasill, Rebecca B Tang, Sami Alahmadi, Christy E Cauley, Robert N Goldstone
Colorectal Disease. 2026-04-01
Journal Articles
- A Novel Wound Retractor Combining Continuous Irrigation and Barrier Protection Reduces Incisional Contamination in Colorectal SurgeryElisa H Birnbaum, David A Margolin, Harry T Papaconstantinou, Warren E Lichliter, Rocco Ricciardi, Robert C Moesinger, Roberto Bergamaschi, World Journal of Surgery
Other
- Fast-track protocols in colorectal surgeryRicciardi R, MacKay G
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/fast-track-protocols-in-colorectal-surgery
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-02-14
Press Mentions
Oncologic Robotic Surgery Reduces Complications & ReadmissionsJune 12th, 2025- Delay to Intervention for Complicated Diverticulitis Is Associated with Higher Inpatient MortalityMarch 16th, 2021
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Italian
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