Overview
John Ridge is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridge is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John A. Ridge
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Ridge?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Ridge by calling their office at 215-728-6900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John A. Ridge a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Ridge is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John A. Ridge specialize in?
While Dr. John A. Ridge is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Renal Oncocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. John A. Ridge participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John A. Ridge has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John A. Ridge's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John A. Ridge accept my insurance?
Dr. John A. Ridge accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-728-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Ridge isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Ridge isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Ridge isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Ridge isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Ridge isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Ridge isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- CellulitisDr. Ridge isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.