About Me
Ralph Augostini, MD, FACC, is 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, he specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Augostini was named one of America’s Best Doctors in 2009.
An associate professor of clinical medicine at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Augostini earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his 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.
Dr. Augostini’s clinical and research interests include electrophysiology, pacing and ablation. Dr. Augostini is 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.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2019
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Device Removal
- Catheter Ablation
- Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Coronary Care Units
Locations Where I Practice
452 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
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Education and Training
Education History
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
6/30/1996
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
6/30/1998
MD
SUNY Health Science Center College of Medicine
6/1/1990
University of Michigan Hospitals
6/30/1993
University of Michigan Hospitals
6/30/1991
Academic Information
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/22/1993
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
11/20/1997
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
11/3/1999
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
11/30/1999
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
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.
306 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
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 11/21/2019, Dr. Augostini has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Augostini is one of the best doctors I've worked with. He's patient and kind and very knowledgeable. I love how he educates me without overwhelming me about my condition. My husband and I also love that he takes time to get to know and visit with us making us feel more comfortable and cared for.
A+
Dr. Augostini was very easy to talk to and listened to what we had to say and addressed all of our question. He took his time and never seemed rushed. After meeting and dealing with him and his staff I felt very comfortable making the appointment for the procedure.
Dr. Augostini is very knowledgeable which is why I travel 60+ miles for care
He was very thorough and answered all my questions. He spent a lot of time with me and was very professional and knowledgeable.
Wonderful experience and easy to talk to.
dr augustini provided hope, explanation of my condition, explained my medication. He was compassionate and a consummate professional.
Great care - couldn't be better. Excellent.
Very caring and was at my side from beginning to end!!
He was very courteous and got to the point so there would be no misunderstanding what was going to happen.