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Summary
Dr. James Risser is an internal medicine physician with additional specialties in pediatrics and hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and has been practicing for 28 years, bringing extensive experience to his patient care.
Dr. Risser is affiliated with North Memorial Health Robbinsdale Hospital and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, with practice locations in Saint Paul, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. His clinical expertise includes treating serious conditions such as heart attacks, severe skin infections like cellulitis, and life-threatening tissue infections. Through his palliative medicine training, he provides compassionate care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
Dr. Risser is affiliated with North Memorial Health Robbinsdale Hospital and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, with practice locations in Saint Paul, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. His clinical expertise includes treating serious conditions such as heart attacks, severe skin infections like cellulitis, and life-threatening tissue infections. Through his palliative medicine training, he provides compassionate care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses.
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Quick Facts
- 28 years of experience
- University Of Minnesota Medical School
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Mackenzie Risser has 3 locationsNorth Memorial Health Robbinsdale Hospital
3300 Oakdale Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422 Tel: (763) 520-5200
Healthpartners Hospital Medicine Clinic
8170 33rd Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55425 Tel: (952) 883-5339
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 28 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish | |
| Saint Paul , MN | MINNEAPOLIS , MN | Edina , MN | Denver , CO |
| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Mackenzie Risser has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Mackenzie Risser has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Dr. James Mackenzie Risser holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1998.
NPI Number
Dr. Risser's NPI number is 1710959085.
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- Where is Dr. James Mackenzie Risser's office located?
- Dr. James Mackenzie Risser's office is located at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN, 55101.
- Is Dr. James Mackenzie Risser accepting new patients?
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Mackenzie Risser affiliated with?
- Dr. James Mackenzie Risser is affiliated with North Memorial Health Robbinsdale Hospital and Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare.
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