Dr. Michael D. Riggenbach

4.4 ( 24 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Michael D. Riggenbach

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I love this man!! He is the BEST! He took the time to listen to me and talk to me. Dr Riggenbach is not only knowledgeable, but caring and understanding. His staff is just as caring and helpful. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this doctor!!!

Submitted Aug. 30, 2023

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Came out of hospital with a broken arm.Was told to find an orthopedic doctor.Went to dr Riggenbach. He did a great job on my arm.Would recommend him to anyone.

Submitted Aug. 30, 2023

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Very good doctor and staff. Went in for a torn bicep and ended up getting that fixed and an older injury to my elbow. Very friendly staff.

Submitted Aug. 30, 2023

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The very best. His entire team is patient focused. From their “bedside” manner, professionalism, knowledge and skill, they are top notch. I trust him with my own care and my family. Highly recommend.

Submitted Aug. 29, 2023

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They were always friendly and helpful I would recommend them

Submitted Aug. 8, 2023

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Efficient, kind, knowledgeable. Very productive visit.

Submitted Aug. 8, 2023

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I have had 2 experiences with Dr Riggenbach wouldn't consider no one else

Submitted Aug. 8, 2023

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I saw doctor Riggenbach back in February 2021 and I was extremely dissapointed with him. I fell & broke my wrist & it did not heal properly was my dilemma. From the fall my right dominant wrist does not have full range motion up & down and I am unable to turn the palm of my hand up toward the ceiling. I had literally waited quite a few months to go to Orlando Orthopedic because the BCBS insurance that I had was not accepted by their office. I was told that they were good so I waited all the way till the first of the year to change insurance over just to be able to see doctor Riggenbach on my appointment his diagnosis was a flat out that he could not do anything for me in his own words. When I left his office I was totally distraught. Both my mom & aunt are RN's as I have also spoken to a few other nurses that ask me why would he tell me that? or such a thing? That he was literally "ASININE". As I asked him questions everthing that I said he batted down and lead me to believe that I would be a huge risk for infection that was absolutely not true at all. My circumstances are that I fell and fractured my wrist and when it healed back it left the ulna slightly longer than the radius bone. Every nurse that I've spoken to told me the same thing that it will just have to be rebroken and that is all. Since then I have gone to another doctor from Orlando Regional that is at your 17000 Porter Rd location that has advised, he certainly can do the surgery for me and all it will entail is rebreaking the radius bone, elevating it forward so that it will articulate with the ulna as it originally did. He will have to take a piece of bone from my hip potentially to compensate the lack of length of the radius, however it SURELY CAN BE DONE! Therefore, I give doctor Riggenback a HUGE FAT ZERO!! "0"!!! For not even wanting to TRY AT ALL!!! Orlando Regional needs to know about their doctors and how they are diagnosing patients. When I left his office I literally felt like it was TOTAL & SHEER DISCRIMINATION. As I'm advising that if you are a person of color stay away from this doctor because he will definitely make sure that you believe nothing can be done for yourself, but PRAISE GOD that I found another doctor that is way better than him & willing to go above and beyond and that is what makes for a competent physician. Unlike doctor Riggenbach that had only words of DISCOURAGEMENT for me! What a "TERRIBLE MAN" & a "TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE"!!

Submitted Aug. 7, 2021

Dr. Michael D. Riggenbach's response
We would like to obtain more information about your comments. Please call Melissa, Hand and Foot Team Supervisor, at 407-608-6815 during normal business hours.

Submitted Aug. 11, 2021

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Dr. Riggenbach performed surgery on my right wrist as I was bone on bone after an accident at my home. I was in severe pain after the surgery and had to wait until my second follow up visit when the cast was taken off to discover my pain was because a screw was loose and was rubbing on a nerve. He wanted to charge me all over again for fixing his bad workmanship in surgery. I was able to reduce the cost slightly, although the surgery center and anesthesiologist still had to be paid. Of course, I needed to begin the recuperation and healing all over again. Not too many months later, the second screw has come loose and is causing pain. Looking at my hand, I can see the screw under my skin as I did with the first one that came loose. In the last year, I have had to see an orthopedic surgeon for my shoulder. When I asked about my wrist, the surgeon said he would first remove the hardware and then repair it correctly. I would warn you against using Dr. Riggenbach. I have suffered much because of him and the surgery's he has performed on me. I still need to go back in to have my wrist re-done. With my work and Covid-19, I have been waiting for the best time to go through the operation and the recovery again which includes about 8 weeks of physical therapy. Very frustrated!!!

Submitted June 10, 2021

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Dr. Riggenbach took the time to explain what my diagnosis was and he listened to my concerns. Highly recommend. The staff is amazing. Very polite and all in all positive vibes.

Submitted Jan. 23, 2020

Dr. Michael D. Riggenbach's response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We are so grateful for the positive feedback and kind words about our team.

Submitted Feb. 15, 2020

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Dr. Michael D. Riggenbach's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Riggenbach specializes in operative and non-operative management of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, nerves to the brachial plexus and extremities as well as microsurgery and hand surgery for children. He is a Candidate Member of the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is on the volunteer faculty at the University of Central Florida School of Medicine and is the team physician for the East River HS Falcons.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Wright State University School Of Medicine (Grad. 2006)

Areas of Expertise

  • Stem cell transplant

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield