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Stephen L. Ritland

Stephen L. Ritland, MD

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-55
  • Older Adult >55

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Video

Locations

  1. Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (CA), Neurological Surgery
  • Internship : Loma Linda University Medical Center (CA)
  • Medical Education: Loma Linda University Medical Center (CA), NeuroSurgery, MD

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

192 ratings, 37 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    I trust Dr. Ritland with my life and he's the only one I trust operating on my neck and lumbar! I tell my friends about him and how good of a surgeon he is!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Session with Dr. Ritland was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Excellent experience from beginning to end

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Ritland is very technical, and will describe processes/conditions if you show understanding in that manner that is fine with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Medical condition was thoroughly explained with options being clearly presented.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    DR Ritland is a great asset to NAH. He cares and knows his job. I would have complete confidence in him if I need surgery at some point.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. Ritland was excellent at answering my questions and concerns regarding cervical surgery. He put my mind at ease about expectations post-surgery.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Dr. Ritland came in the room, sat down, said 2 sentences and then got up to leave and attempted to shake my hand on the way out. It was just rude and hardly an office visit. I didn't shake his hand and instead told him "I have questions." He didn't sit back down but stood there hurriedly answering my questions, some of which we had to rephrase because he wasn't answering them. He's an excellent surgeon, but this is not the first dismissive office appointment I've had with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Ritland is the best surgeon around!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr Ritland is professional, experienced, kind, and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Ritland fixed my neck and is the best doctor in the whole world. Bar none. Without question. No doubt about it. Honest feedback from a grateful patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    I have recommended Dr Ritland to numerous people over the years. I'm still walking because of him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Everything was explained and everyone was professional and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Ritland is the very best, he listens and always shows & discussed my CT scan with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr Ritland is outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Ritland does a great job of explaining everything. Very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Ritland was very kind and caring and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Ritland is an excellent Dr

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Difficult communication. Pauses, then interruptions, always colliding. Didn't feel heard. I couldn't understand his words.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent surgeon, best spine/hemo. in town, hands down. But he uses big medical terms and lacks explanations. He also interrupted me numerous times during this one appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I've been telling everyone I know about the Dr. And the office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    ALL GOOD!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    My experience was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I had a Great Experience with all the Staff and doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr Ritland is caring and awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Ritland is the very best kind of Doctor. Top in his field, kind, and caring. He always remembers me.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    I have seen Dr Ritland over the past many years with positive outcomes. My one difficulty is that he speaks very fast and low which can make fully understanding difficult.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I had several of my questions answered during this visit, which I really appreciate!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Took me a while to decide on my neurosurgeon, so glad I have Dr. Ritland and his team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Just great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/18/2025

    Excellent Doctor, Dr Ritland is excellent at explaining things and integrating with patients. I trust his expertise and decisions regarding my healthcare and when the appointments over I feel lighter and more focused and know what direction to go with my health concerns. A true blessing to be in his care and his staff. Much gratitude!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Always informative and kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Ritland informed me completely about what was occurring in my spine and what I could do to help it heal. I've never had a doctor who gave me so much information and it completely helped me understand the problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    I have recommended Dr. Ritland many times.