Edward is the only plastic surgeon in the area with over 20 years of experience who is board certified in head, neck, facial, and plastic surgery. He has been performing facial surgery for over 29 years. During that time, he taught and trained other plastic and facial surgeons, lectured around the country, taught courses on facial surgery, and cared for thousands of surgical patients. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Virginia and the President of the New Hanover Pender Medical Society.

Dr. Ricciardelli graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia with a degree in biology. He earned his M.D> from the University of Virginia, graduated 3rd in his class, and was admitted into the AOA Honor Society his junior year. Dr. Ricciardelli continued his training in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington Seattle for six years before returning to the University of Virginia for his plastic surgery fellowship, where he was chief resident. He then accepted an Assistant Professorship in both Plastic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery departments at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He is an active member in local, regional, and national medical associations, including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), and Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgery (SEPS), and the North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Ricciardelli has served for several years as a board member of the New Hanover Medical Society and the University of Virginia Medical Alumni Association. He enjoys golf, boating, yoga, and being outdoors. He is continually developing and modifying an exercise program that promotes functional fitness. Dr. Ricciardelli is also an avid pilot with twin engine and instrument ratings.