Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Ralph Augostini, MD
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Appointments: (614) 293-7677
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, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- 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
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
SUNY Health Science Center College of Medicine
6/1/1990
Residency
Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Hospitals
7/1/1991 -
6/30/1993
Fellowships
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
7/1/1993 -
6/30/1996
Electrophysiology
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
7/1/1996 -
6/30/1998
More About My Work
My Background
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
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
News About Me
Reviews
188 Patient Satisfaction 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.
- Overall
4.9 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.9
- Listens Carefully 4.9
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
- Knows My Medical History 4.8
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.8
42 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Augostini has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2018
Willing to listen.
Reviewed on Aug 08, 2018
very good, explained everything, drew diagrams to explain the procedure, answered all questions
Reviewed on Aug 04, 2018
He seemed very down to earth and helpful.
Reviewed on Aug 04, 2018
Do <span class='highlight hasPHI'>Austine</span> is a wonderful doctor.hespends appropriate time with us and is not in a rush to end the consultation.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
Provider walked into room and did not acknowledge me, instead he continued to talk to fellow as if I was not in the room. As a person in the medical field I was able to follow his conversation. MD did not answer any questions of mine and instead I began tearing up during appointment because my questions were being shut down. He did not review my chart or test results and repeatedly asked "well why are you here?" "do you need to see me again throughout session was disrespectful. There was no compassion or caring when I stated concerns. I left with just as many questions as I came in with and now have to pay again to see a different provider who will take time to answer my questions.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2018
Conveyed high level of professionalism.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2018
He took the time to explain everything to help us make our decision. He also listened and answered all our questions.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
Respect provider for taking TIME (beyond the 15 minutes ) to review and explain.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2018
He was a good listener and experienced in the procedure. I felt bad that there were not whiteboards or even posters for him to describe the procedure/heart anatomy. There are empty walls for these things. Instead, he used a pen and the paper on the exam bed. I think you should get him the visuals he needs.
Reviewed on Jul 03, 2018
Efficient, attentive, considerate, caring.