Dr. Stephanie RicciMD, MPH, FACOG
Primary Care
at Newport Beach OB/GYN Medical Group, Inc. — Newport Beach, CA
About
Dr. Stephanie Ricci is a board-certified OB/GYN and Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed her residency at Northwestern-affiliated St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Master of Public Health in addition to her medical degree. Dr. Ricci has maintained her affiliation with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach for over 17 years. The Consumers' Research Council of America named her one of America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists in both 2010 and 2011.
Dr. Ricci brings expertise across all areas of obstetrics, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, and gynecologic surgery. She is a member of the Society of Endolaparoscopic Surgeons and favors minimally invasive surgical techniques. Over her career, she has provided prenatal care for more than 5,000 babies. She is married and a mother of two children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Chicago Medical School
Residency
Northwestern-affiliated St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ricci right for?
Dr. Ricci is a strong fit for women seeking expert care through high-risk or complex pregnancies. Patients managing infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, or ovarian cysts benefit from her surgical expertise and clinical depth. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find her well-suited to guide hormonal transitions. Her long tenure at Hoag Hospital makes her a natural choice for patients who want continuity from office to delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ricci specializes in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, abnormal uterine bleeding, perimenopause, and menopause. She also performs cervical cancer screenings and treats sexually transmitted diseases. Her surgical expertise includes minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures.
Yes, Dr. Ricci holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a designation that reflects advanced training and peer recognition within the specialty.
Dr. Ricci earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency at Northwestern-affiliated St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She also holds a Master of Public Health.
Dr. Ricci has maintained her affiliation with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach for over 17 years. Concierge OB patients can request her specifically for obstetric deliveries and hospital care.
Yes, Dr. Ricci specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for gynecologic procedures. She is a member of the Society of Endolaparoscopic Surgeons. Her surgical services include laparoscopic surgery, hysterectomy, and uterine ablation.
Dr. Ricci has provided prenatal care for more than 5,000 babies over the course of her career. She manages both routine pregnancies and high-risk obstetric cases.
Yes, concierge OB patients have the option to request Dr. Ricci for obstetric deliveries and hospital care. This is one of the key benefits of the Hybrid Concierge Enhanced Benefits program for OB patients.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026