Ralph Augostini, MD

Physician, Professor

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease

Ralph Augostini 4.9 stars out of 5

Make an appointment

614-293-7677
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Coronary Care Units
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Device Removal
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac
  • Atrial Fibrillation

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Locations

  • Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

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Academics and research

Department: Internal Medicine

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About

Gender
Male

Biography

I am the co-director of the electrophysiology training program and director of the ambulatory device clinic. As a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. I was named one of America’s Best Doctors in 2009.

Highlights

  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2019
  • Best Doctor in America 2017

Conditions and expertise

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Coronary Care Units
  • Defibrillators, Implantable
  • Device Removal
  • Internal Medicine

Locations

Ambulatory Care Center

452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1998
Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1996
Residency - Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1993
Internship - Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
9/1/1990 - 6/30/1991
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, United States
9/1/1986 - 6/1/1990

Certifications

  • American Heart Association National Center
    2/10/2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    11/3/1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
    11/20/1997

Academics and research

I am a clinical professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State Univeristy Wexner Medical Center I earned my medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I completed my internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, and fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology and pacing at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.

My research interests include electrophysiology, pacing and ablation. I am a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society, and a member of several professional organizations, including the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

Research interests

  • Electrophysiology
  • Pacing
  • Ablation

Academic information

Department:
Internal Medicine
Division:
Cardiovascular Medicine

More about my research

News and media

My news coverage

Ratings and reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

96 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars overall
  • Listens carefully
    5.0 stars out of 5
  • Explains thing carefully
    5.0 stars out of 5
  • Talks about my concerns
    4.8 stars out of 5
  • Knows my medical history
    4.9 stars out of 5
  • Gives understandable instructions
    5.0 stars out of 5
  • Time spent together
    4.9 stars out of 5
  • Shows respect
    5.0 stars out of 5

Patient Comments

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

    Everyone was so nice and helpful.

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

    The doctor is caring, professional & competent!

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on Jun 04, 2026

    Good

  • 5.0 stars out of 5 Reviewed on May 27, 2026

    Ralph is the absolute best

  • 4.43 stars out of 5 Reviewed on May 24, 2026

    Everything was good, my issues were addressed & discussed with recommendations. I do wish I had asked more questions about Watchman

Consulting and related relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 11/3/2025 Ralph Augostini has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • Boston Scientific
  • Medtronic
  • Respicardia

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