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Dr. Kevin Rist, MD

Dr. Kevin Rist, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Rist, MD is a cardiologist in Wausau, WI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rist has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. He graduated from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and Howard Young Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

500 Wind Ridge Dr Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 847-2611

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rist is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rist specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rist's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rist

4.1

9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nancy Warren – Jun 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tiffany – Dec 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lynn in Antigo, WI – Oct 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barb schneider in Park falls, wi – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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jla in Wausau, WI – Jun 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kevin Rist, MD is a cardiologist in Wausau, WI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rist has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Minnesota|university Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Hospital Of Cleveland

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Hospital Of Cleveland

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Aspirus Cardiology500 Wind Ridge Dr Wausau, WI 54401
1

Practice

Stevens Point Surgical Services SC824 Illinois Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481
2
Aspirus Stevenas Point Hospital & Clinics Inc.900 Illinois Ave Stevens Point, WI 54481
3

Practice

Aspirus Cardiology-Rhinelander2275 N Shore Dr Rhinelander, WI 54501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St
    Woodruff, WI 54568
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd
    Wausau, WI 54401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aspirus Langlade Hospital

    112 E 5th Ave
    Antigo, WI 54409

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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