Very personable and professional. He explained everything clearly. I left very satisfied.
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Dr. James Rizkalla was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Indiana University, where he obtained his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and was inducted into ...
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Education
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis (2017)
Internship: Orthopedics, Baylor University Medical Center (2018)
Residency: Orthopaedics, Baylor University Medical Center (2022)
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, University of Utah (2023)
Degrees: Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship: AO Spine-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Ortho Clinic, Melbourne, Australia
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
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Reviews (216) for James Rizkalla, MD

Overall
4.8*
averageRating metric
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
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4.5
Wait Time at Clinic
4.8
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Feb 13, 2025 Very personable and professional. He explained everything clearly. I left very satisfied.
5.0 Feb 11, 2025 My experience with Dr. J. Rizkalla was amazing.
4.7 Feb 7, 2025 I appreciated his "bed-side" manner.
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 Courteous and efficient service.
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 Dr. Rizkalla was genuinely interested in my health.
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 My provider was polite, professional, and thorough in his explanations and answered all of my questions. One of the best, if not the best that I have experienced.
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 Caring and knowledgeable doctor
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 Very knowledgeable and personable
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 Dr. James Showed my MRI images and explained what was happening too me step by step. But his Care was a beyond 10 after I had a panic attack. Out off the blue explaining my options of care it triggered me . He gave us time to recover from attack. This office is great Thank you
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Easy to talk to
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Top notice skills, great bedside manner. Really cares about his patients. We need him at BSW Waxahachie full-time.
5.0 Jan 20, 2025 Listens to you
4.6 Jan 19, 2025 Outstanding Doctor. He clarify his ideas and as for my input as to what did I think.
4.7 Jan 18, 2025 The doctors & staff at Baylor Orthopedic in Waxahachie are great. Dr. Rizkalla is super and lives up to the video produced at Baylor Dallas. Answered all my questions in a simple and understandable way. Was down to earth and had options long before surgery was mentioned.
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Very informative
4.7 Jan 16, 2025 Dr R. Took his time explaining to me what was going on with my cervical spine, but besides that he has the best personality of any doctor I've ever visited in the BAYLOR system! My lower back is next and by the time I decide to fix that I sure hope he can operate somewhere besides downtown BAYLOR. That's for a different survey.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Everyone was excellent. I am in healthcare myself and I was very impressed at everyone's professionalism and care. I live 3 hours away and his office was able to accommodate me same day so I did not have to wait and return again. I was very impressed and appreciative.
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Took time to review options and possible treatments. Prudent in ordering additional tests. Easy to talk to, courteous and extremely professional.
4.6 Jan 7, 2025 Inital visit was good. Staff was great. Dr. Ordered updated images for treatment
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Excellent doctor with great bedside manner. .
4.7 Dec 29, 2024 He explained my problem on a level I could understand and was very personable. Love him!
5.0 Dec 28, 2024 Very caring about your health
5.0 Dec 26, 2024 Very good
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 So kind and answered all my questions. Very good at educating patience
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Very thorough.Everyone I came in contact with made it seem smooth.Left with no questions.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 I love my spine Drs
5.0 Dec 16, 2024 He was cool and understand what I'm going through and trying to help me
4.8 Dec 14, 2024 Very personable and explained everything
4.3 Dec 14, 2024 Very friendly and knowledgeable.
4.8 Dec 14, 2024 I had a good experience with my doctor.
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 I love Baylor. For all my needs. Very good dr
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 Every thing was great
4.7 Dec 10, 2024 Everyone in the office and especially the doctor were very friendly and spent time with me and made sure I understood what was going on.
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 Explains everything
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Very knowledgeable and listens to your problems.
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 Staff and Dr. Rizkalla are wonderful
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 Complete trust and confidence in Dr. Rizkalla's surgeral expertise and medical knowledge.
4.2 Dec 3, 2024 I owe the ability to do everything that I'm possible to do thanks to Doctors and staff.I don't know how I could ever repay the ability to stand and walk. Thank you all.
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 He is very thorough and professional.
5.0 Nov 23, 2024 Very informative
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Good
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 He is very nice and concerned with your problems. Also, help me with other doctors I needed for other problems
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 Gave me treatment that has temporary relived some of my pain I'm greatful for him
5.0 Nov 18, 2024 Very personable and ask all my questions. Very positive and friendly
5.0 Nov 18, 2024 Excellent
4.8 Nov 16, 2024 He explained everything to where I could understand and listened to my concerns.
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 I was pleased that he had a simple answer rather than having to take additional tests.
5.0 Nov 6, 2024 He is someone who genuinely cares about you, the patient.
5.0 Nov 5, 2024 Great listener, very knowledgeable, gracious, and kind.
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 Excellent
4.4 Nov 4, 2024 Very friendly and answered my doubts Thanks
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Everyone was so wonderful. Entire office was very professional, friendly and welcoming.
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 My best liked physician yet
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 Very attentive and didn't rush meMade me feel like it's a team effort
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 I am very pleased with Dr Rizkalla as my Doctor/ Surgeon. He has the most pleasing and kind personality.
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 Very thoughtful knowledgeable specific
5.0 Oct 28, 2024 Dr. Rizkalla very thoroughly explained exactly what the status is of my previous back surgery, which was very reassuring. He recommended a steroid injection for my sciatic nerve pain until my lower back fusion heals. I have a phone follow up with Dr. Rizkalla the end of November to check in, which is just wonderful!
5.0 Oct 22, 2024 Knowledgeable. Thorough. Clear communications.
4.4 Oct 19, 2024 I was very comfortable with Dr. Rizkalla because my wife loved his techniques and knowledge when he was explaining the details of my condition!oh yes my wife is an RN.
5.0 Oct 18, 2024 Everyone in the office is very nice and professional.
5.0 Oct 18, 2024 Dr.Rizkalla took time to listen.He made his recommendations clear.
4.8 Oct 17, 2024 Wonderful patient care. Extremely knowledgeable. Includes patient in plan of care & what to expect. Would love to have him as a permanent team member.
4.3 Oct 17, 2024 Outstanding when he showed up.
5.0 Oct 16, 2024 I've never had a more professional or better experience
4.7 Oct 15, 2024 Dr. Rizkalla was fantastic at explaining my condition in plain language that I could understand. He was compassionate and honest. I appreciate him!
5.0 Oct 5, 2024 Called on time and excellent conversation about my medical issues.
4.8 Oct 3, 2024 He listened to what my symptoms were. He made recommendations .
5.0 Sep 28, 2024 Everyone was very polite and professional. Providers were very informative and friendly.
4.8 Sep 27, 2024 He listened to my issues, gave me input on how I needed to proceed. Dr recommendations proved very helpful. We (husband and I ) were both impressed with the time he gave us, the concern for my issues, and also talking about how following procedures should play out.
5.0 Sep 27, 2024 I hit it off with the doctor immediately as well as his staff. It was one of the best visits I have had with Baylor.
5.0 Sep 26, 2024 I found Dr. Rizkala very thorough, attentive, and kind.
5.0 Sep 24, 2024 Very efficient
4.7 Sep 24, 2024 Very knowledgeable, friendly, answered all questions and also seemed to care about me and my situation
5.0 Sep 24, 2024 Friendly and knowledgeable
4.7 Sep 21, 2024 He is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered.
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 Appears to be caring and compassionate
4.8 Sep 17, 2024 Dr. Rizkalla seemed knowledgeable, and very pleasant to be around.
5.0 Sep 14, 2024 Efficient, friendly staff who listened very well. Follow up items were logged in the same day. Doctor Rizkalla listened and answered all my questions and is so knowledgeable. Amazing.
4.8 Sep 13, 2024 Action oriented ; follow up ; good communication ; (obviously)- knowledgeable
5.0 Sep 12, 2024 Excellent Dr. Asks good questions, listens to patients, gives clear instructions, pleasant orientation.
5.0 Sep 10, 2024 He is very efficient, effective, caring and on the Ball about my needs,and I appreciate that.
4.7 Aug 31, 2024 Very friendly and knowledgeable!
4.7 Aug 29, 2024 Really like him and agree with his approach
4.8 Aug 29, 2024 Listened to every word and made sure I understood everything
5.0 Aug 23, 2024 Dr. R was so engaging. He took significant time to discuss all my issues and invited me to be part of the treatment. He also focused on the best long-term solution to avoid procedures/surgery. I'm very pleased with him and this practice.
5.0 Aug 22, 2024 They were Awesome! So nice,caring,and helpful,I was not uncomfortable or worried at all,and felt I could trust them completely
4.7 Aug 22, 2024 Very compassionate and explained everything in great detail.

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