Overview
Ricardo A. Knight, MD, MBA, is an independent physiatrist (physical medicine specialist) at Ascension Illinois in Rockford, Illinois. He cares for children and adults with functional limitations caused by other conditions, such as brain and spine injuries and neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Knight diagnoses, treats and helps you manage pain from functional limitations.
Dr. Knight is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Dr. Knight is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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Locations
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104
OrthoIllinois - Riverside Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ricardo A. Knight
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo A. Knight?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ricardo A. Knight by calling their office at 779-696-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ricardo A. Knight a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricardo A. Knight is classified as an Distinguished expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), 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. Ricardo A. Knight specialize in?
While Dr. Ricardo A. Knight is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Ricardo A. Knight accept my insurance?
Dr. Ricardo A. Knight accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-4400 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
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Knight isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Knight isDistinguished. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- StrokeDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- TendinitisDr. Knight isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Chronic PainDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- ConcussionDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Foot DropDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- HemiplegiaDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Knight isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.

