Ralph Augostini

Ralph Augostini, MD

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.

Appointments: (614) 293-7677

Insurances We Accept

4.9 out of 5

220 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

50 Patient Comments

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

  • 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

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Education and Training

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

Internal Medicine

My Division

Cardiovascular Medicine

Reviews

220 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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  • 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

50 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 07, 2018

all good

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2018

Dr. Augostini is simply awesome-- THE BEST. So intelligent, compassionate, humble, skilled! I am so lucky to have his care.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2018

good experience

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2018

He was careful to be sure I understood what he was discussing, even drew a picture of heart and potential

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2018

Dr. Augostini is the best. He described what was going on with me in very practical terms where even a 5th. grader could understand.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2018

OSO - Augostini is one of the best heart drs. in this country - Better hang on to him.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2018

Great experiences.

Reviewed on Sep 04, 2018

Very nice person and I liked him very much.

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

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Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Augostini has reported no relationships with companies or entities.