Christopher Rizzi, MD

Specialties: Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Ear Nose And Throat
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients (1 Location)

About Me

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Rizzi focuses on treating each patient as an individual, and understands that you are more than just your presenting problem. His diverse experience allows him to connect with many different people on a personal level, and he believes these relationships are important for the best possible outcomes. Dr. Rizzi spends considerable time educating his patients on their medical conditions and management, and will exhaust all non-surgical options prior to recommending surgery. If surgery is necessary, he will do everything in his power to ensure that his patients are well-informed and comfortable with their planned procedure and recovery. Dr. Rizzi practices evidence-based medicine and will provide you with the most up-to-date care.

Dr. Rizzi's subspecialty training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery included a specific focus on rhinoplasty and the technical skills required for excellent functional and cosmetic results. 

Credentials and Certifications
Board Certifications
  • 2022, Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • 2019, Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology
Fellowships
  • 07/01/2018-06/30/2019, Washington University at Saint Louis
Residencies
  • 07/01/2013-06/30/2018, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Medical Education
  • 2013, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Biography

Dr. Rizzi grew up in a small town outside of Des Moines, IA, and moved to attend Penn State University. He went to medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA before completing his five-year residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. He continued his training at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, where he completed a one-year subspecialty fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and worked on staff as a Clinical Instructor. He practiced for two years outside of Dayton, OH as both a general ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Rizzi joined Rochester Regional Otolaryngology in September 2021.

Published Research
  • Rizzi CJ, Ortlip T, Greywoode JD, Vakharia KT, Vakharia KT. A novel computer algorithm for
    modeling and treating mandibular fractures: a pilot study. Laryngoscope. 2017 Feb
    1;127(2):331-6.
  • Drake VE, Rizzi CJ, Greywoode JD, Vakharia KT, Vakharia KT. Midface Fracture Simulation
    and Repair: A Computer-Based Algorithm. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction. 2017
    Nov 29.
  • Rizzi CJ, Amin JD, Isaiah A, Valdez TA, Jeyakumar A, Smart SE, Pereira KD. Tracheostomy
    for Severe Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Indications and Outcomes. Otolaryngology–Head
    and Neck Surgery. 2017 Aug;157(2):309-13.
  • Shakira M, Rizzi C, Greywoode J, Vakharia K. “Assessment of a novel computer algorithm for
    printing a 3-dimensional nasal prosthetic”. JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. 2018
    May 10.
  • Vila P, Jeanpierr L, Rizzi C, Yaeger L, Chi J. “Comparison of Autologous vs. Homologous
    Costal Cartilage Grafts in Dorsal Augmentation Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-
    analysis” 2020 April 1; 146(4):347-354.
  • Parkes, WJ, Nyquist GG, Rizzi C, Zhang S. “Incidence and management of rhinosinusitis after
    complex orbiofacial reconstruction”. Laryngoscope. 2014 May;124(5):1059-65.

Languages Spoken
  • English
Gender

Male

Locations and Directions

Main Location Rochester Otolaryngology - East Ridge 370 East Ridge Road
Suite 400
Rochester, NY 14621
Office Phone: (585) 266-7560
Driving Directions Accepting New Patients
Finger Lakes ENT - Clifton 4 Coulter Road
Suite 2730
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Office Phone: (315) 318-0846
Driving Directions Call (585) 922-9260 for Availability

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna Healthcare Commercial
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Beacon Health (Value Options) Behavioral Health
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • ElderONE
  • Emblem Health
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)
  • Fidelis Care
  • Fidelis Care Medicare Plans
  • First Niagara Business Works (Key Insurance)
  • Highmark BCBS
  • Highmark BCBS Medicaid Plans
  • Independent Health Commercial/Medicare
  • Lifetime Benefits(RMSCO)
  • Magnacare
  • Martin 's Point (US Family Health Plan)
  • Medicare
  • MetraComp
  • Molina Healthcare Plans
  • Multi Plan
  • MVP Healthcare
  • NY Medicaid
  • Pomco
  • The Empire Plan (United HealthCare)
  • TriCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Veterans Administration (VA)
  • Wellcare of NY / Today 's Option

Need help finding a provider?

We're here to help. For customer service and billing assistance, please give us a call at (585) 922-5465