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 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor Columbus, OH 43210
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Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
SUNY Health Science Center College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
MD
9/1/1986 - 6/1/1990
Internship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
9/1/1990 - 6/30/1991
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1996
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1998
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
11/20/1997
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
11/3/1999
Academic Information
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.
124 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 11/01/2020, Dr. 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.
I think Dr.Augustini is a real pro, a listener and demonstrates a clear relaxed communication style. It was my first visit with him personally and I have respect for him and trust in him. In several experiences with his staff, I am extremely pleased with their care. They are caring and professional, reflecting their lead doctor.
He did ask a few times if I had any questions
takes his time never acts like he is in a hurry
Dr. Augostini is amazing. He is both knowledgeable & kind, patient & creatine in his problem-solving.
Courteous, pleasant and willing to listen to my questions. Gave answers that I could understand. Explained where we go from here.
good
the best
knowledgable
Dr. Augostini very professional.
Excellent physician.