Dr. Ritacca specializes in cosmetic surgery teaching the art of eyelid surgery, liposuction, fat transfer and laser liposuction in his private practice and other major hospitals. He has also taught at the Cook County Hospital for over 20 years.

He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois and received the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha award for exceptional work in the field of medicine. From there, he became board certified in ophthalmology after attending Northwestern University and received his fellowship training in Eye & Facial Plastic Surgery at New York Medical College.