Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Ralph Augostini, MD
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiovascular Disease
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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
- 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
Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
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
- $18 Million Gift Creates Nation's First Center for Heart Failure and Arrhythmia
- Implanted Device Successfully Treats Central Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
- World's Smallest, Leadless Heart Pacemaker Implanted at Ohio State
- Study Finds Implanted Device Helps Patients With Central Sleep Apnea
- New Device May Help Heart Patients With Sleep Apnea
Reviews
257 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 4.9
- Knows My Medical History 4.8
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.8
79 Patient Comments
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Augostini has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on May 02, 2019
Dr. Augustinian is simply THE BEST!! He saved my life & I adore everything about him!! His intellect, skills & rapport are indescribably tops!!!! I wish I was a millionaire & could buy him another Chair designation! He is a tremendously hard worker and dignified OSU in every respect! Treat him well.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2019
Dr. Augostini is great in every way. Always friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2019
Good, knowledgeable, concerned I understood what was and what had happened.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
Very good explaining procedures. Very nice.
Reviewed on Apr 09, 2019
the best
Reviewed on Apr 06, 2019
all good
Reviewed on Apr 04, 2019
all good
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2019
Great.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2019
Dr. Augustini is excellent and his CNP (or PA?) Julie is extremely thorough and cares about doing what is right by her patients.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2019
Nothing but GREAT things to say about Dr. Augostini. He's brilliant but can explain it in anyone's terms. He took his time with us & made us feel valued.