Overview
John Ridge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ridge is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Ridge
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Ridge?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John 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 Ridge a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John 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 Ridge specialize in?
While Dr. John Ridge is a General Surgery, 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 General Surgery.
Does Dr. John Ridge participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Ridge has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John 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 Ridge accept my insurance?
Dr. John 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.