Physician, Professor
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Department: Internal Medicine
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.
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Reliable
Courteous and thorough
He was very clear about what I needed sometimes a little long but very good
Dr and his staff are very professional and friendly.
Dr. Augostini is outstanding. I am fortunate to have him care for me. Dr. Augostini is absolutely the best! His knowledge, compassion, expertise, friendly and genuine interest in me - I know that I am receiving the best care possible from him. I am blessed to have Dr. Augostini in my life.
Ralph is the best. What can I say.
Explains clearly the needed procedure.
Very nice respectful and caring
Very good very kind,. Interested in my health issues
They all showed concern and were informative when there were delays.
Very professional, yet personable.
Very helpful
Always Good.
Explained every thing well and told results of tests.
All good
Dr. Augostini has always been very thorough when he spoke with me. He asks questions and listens when I speak. I feel he understands my concerns and tries to help me understand what is happening to me.
Explained well and took time
Excellent care in explaining changes in medication.
The best there is!!out
Excellent
Friendly, concerned, knowledgeable, humorist.
Wonderful. My husband and I have had him as our doctor fir 25 years He is the best
All good
Dr Augustino was attentive and covered my options for a pace maker
Dr AUGOSTINI was very Nice also! He listened to my concerns and gave good advice moving forward as a new patient.
Excellent physician as he has always been
All good
Great experience
Very knowledgeable and thorough.
He is one of the best at his job. He knows what he is doing.
He listened carefully and answered all our questions.
Dr was very helpful
Dr. Augostini is 100% great, that's why I drive 125 miles to see him.
Dr. Augostini is an exemplary physician. His superior expertise, compassion, thoughtfulness, knowledge, dedication and kindness are exceptional. Dr. Augostini is far and above any other cardiologist. He is truly the best.
Great
He listened to all my questions and had answers for me that can be accomplished easily.
Very good all went well
Very good, he answered all of my questions.
He Great
Kind and understanding of my health visit
Ver detailed - easy to speak with . Excellent physician
Attentive and showed interest
Dr. Augostini is quite knowledgeable. He explains himself in a way that is easily understood. I value his opinion.
Spent plenty of time, gave feedback to my questions and described future plans.
Very helpful and had the ER called to see what the wait time would be for my husband
Dr. Augostini treated me as though I was his sole patient and took time to explain his findings and possible future treatment options in the case of changes in my health.
Dr Augustini rocks
Professional
Dr Agostini is developing a good bedside manner
Excellent
Very professional, knowledgeable, the best there is in my opinion!
He was very courteous about his job he did, and listen to my concerns
Dr. Augostini is so knowledgeable yet always makes sure that the information is completely understood. He is always pleasant and always shows compassion and kindness. I feel very confident and fortunate to have him manage my health care. I have referred many family members and friends to him.
Always good
Very good
Very knowledgeable and interested in patient
Excellent very professional and caring