CIAO BELLA MEDICAL - Key Persons


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Due to his expertise in surgical skills and the requests of his patience, Dr. Ricks has expanded his practice to include aesthetic laser procedures which have helped elevate his overall comprehensive care to meet the needs of the women in the North Dallas community. Dr. Ricks was the founder of the Microbiology Society at University Texas of Arlington. He earned his medical degree in 1992 from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Afterward, he completed his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital. He began his private OB/GYN practice in 1996 in Frisco where he has been treating patients ever since. In May 2021, he moved his practice to Medical City Frisco and opened Ciao Bella Medical Spa to provide the latest laser treatments and procedures for aesthetic rejuvenation in Frisco, TX. Dr. Ricks is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In addition, he is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Frisco, Medical City Frisco, and Medical City Plano. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Ricks now lives in Prosper, TX with his wife, Patricia. He has seven children and one granddaughter. A passionate chef, Dr. Ricks spends much of his free time in the kitchen cooking a variety of Italian-inspired dishes. His love for Italy doesn't simply end with food, however, as evidenced by the name of our practice: Ciao Bella (Hello Beautiful). Trish has found a her passion in aesthetics and is now Ciao Bella's Injection Specialist. Not only is Trish the mother to seven children and one grandchild, she also wears multiple hats while at the office. Trish is consistently giving her time, energy, and focus to those around her. When she is not working in the office, it is likely that you will find her in her backyard tending to her beautiful garden. Anyone who knows Trish, knows she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She will go the distance for those she loves, and give the shirt off her back to those in need. Her and Dr. Ricks opened Ciao Bella Medical Spa so that their love and talent may continue to bless the families within their community. Ciao Bella is beyond blessed to have Trish as their leader and as a role model to all the Moms and Daughters in Frisco who witness her compassion in action. Her faith, family and friends are a priority to her, and she cares for her patients as friends. From the inside out, Kayla's ability to truly listen to and evaluate her patients, develop a winning plan for nutrition and technique with laser skin treatments is second to none. Her creativity and artistic nature allows her to create personalized, unique treatment plans and programs for the needs of every unique patient. Kayla is always there right by your side guiding and educating you with the wealth of her vast knowledge from nutrition to lasers and more. When you leave Ciao Bella you know that you have found a friend and someone you can trust and depend on that make you want to keep coming back for more. Kayla truly embodies the Ciao Bella mission, bringing out the beauty from within, and wants to help her patients do the same.

Dr. Jon Ricks - Founder

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Dr. Jon Ricks is a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of Ciao Bella Medical Spa in Frisco, TX. He is an expert in performing cutting-edge Laser Lipo-suction and RF procedures to treat a wide array of aesthetic concerns. Taking a comprehensive approach, he works with patients one-on- one to provide customized care that fits their needs. Dr. Ricks is known throughout the North Dallas area for his high levels of competence, compassion, and professionalism. He was featured in Frisco STYLE magazine as Best Frisco OB/GYN and has been listed in D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County since 2011. Dr. Ricks has been caring for patients since 1996 and is recognized as the first OB/GYN to practice in Frisco. He stays at the forefront of innovations in the field of obstetrics and gynecology with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, vaginal rejuvenation, treatment for endometriosis, and hormone replacement therapy.