Dr. Kevin P. Riess, MD | Deer River, MN | General Surgeon

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Dr. Kevin Riess is a surgeon with 23 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care to patients throughout Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his surgical residency at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in 2004. Dr. Riess communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Riess practices at Essentia Health Virginia and sees patients at multiple convenient locations including Deer River, Aurora, and Virginia, Minnesota. He specializes in treating conditions such as hiatal hernia, abdominal pain, and hemorrhoids. His surgical expertise includes performing kidney transplant biopsies and nerve biopsies to help diagnose and treat complex medical conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Riess 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

24 Ratings
23 years of experience
speaks English
Gundersen Luth Medical Center
21 written reviews
1 specialty
4 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Dr Riesse even drew me a picture so I could understand. He even came back to answer another question the nurse had written down on my record!Both were excellent!!!

April 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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1st time I met this doctor, and I thought he was very through, and nice. I'm glad I got him as a doctor.

April 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very impressed with the service I received

April 11th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Reiss provided me with extensive information on what kind results I could expect from my treatment options.

March 27th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Great recommendation to wait for surgery until my Achilles heals fully.

January 17th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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great surgeon, terrific outcome, i would send anyone of my family to Dr Riess

March 28th, 2017

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excellent surgeon, great nurses, very happy with the results

November 15th, 2016

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Awesome surgeon! Really cares about his patients!

March 22nd, 2015

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Thanks for the excellent care before, during, and after surgery. Excellent office/bed side maner. Explains why surgery is needed, how surgery is done, and the risks involved in normal english. Dr. Riess helped to put my mind at ease through this difficult time. Highly recommend.

February 9th, 2014

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Just had a gastroscopy colonscopy,it was much easier than every expected. Staff and surgeon were exceptonally nice and informative . Prep was easy. Highly recommend!!! :)

August 30th, 2013

Essentia Health-Deer River Clinic

115 10th Ave NE # ADeer River, MN 56636

Tel: (218) 246-8275

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)

5211 Highway 110Aurora, MN 55705

Tel: (218) 229-3311

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

1101 9th St NVirginia, MN 55792

Tel: (218) 305-0000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Kevin Patrick Riess, MD	Dr. Steven Glenn Haugen, MD	Dr. John A Kole, MD	Dr. Jonathan James Germscheid, MD
Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Deer River , MN	Mankato , MN	Grand Rapids , MN	Grand Rapids , MN
Med School: University of Minnesota Med School	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Surgery

Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
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Varicose Veins

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Gundersen Luth Medical Center2004

Medical School

University of Minnesota Med SchoolGraduated in 2003

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Where is Dr. Kevin Riess's office located?: Dr. Kevin Riess's office is located at 115 10th Ave NE # A, Deer River, MN, 56636.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kevin Riess affiliated with?: Dr. Kevin Riess is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Riess?: You can find contact information for Dr. Kevin Riess here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Kevin Riess accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kevin Riess accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Kevin Riess speak?: Dr. Kevin Riess speaks English.

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