4.6
26 Ratings with 23 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kevin Riess, MD FACS is a general surgeon at Essentia Health. He is the Arrowhead Division Chair of surgical specialties and Chief of Surgery. He joined Essentia in 2008. Dr. Kevin Riess earned a Bachelor of Arts with high honors both in chemistry and biochemistry at St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. He received his medical degree with high honors from the University of Minnesota. Subsequently, he completed his surgery residency at Gunderson Lutheran in La Crosse, WI. He is an active member in the American College of Surgeons. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota and teaches both U of MN medical students and general surgery residents. Dr. Riess's surgery interests are intraabdominal surgery, colorectal surgery, GERD treatment, hernia repair, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, varicose veins, dialysis access, breast cancer, skin cancer including melanoma, colonoscopy, acute care surgery, and trauma. His hobbies include computer programming, electrical engineering, …cabinetry and woodworking, teaching, hiking, playing guitar, gardening, downhill and cross-country skiing, and community leadership.
Read More Read less Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- speaks English
- Gundersen Luth Medical Center
- 23 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews
Office Locations
Kevin Riess has 3 locationsEssentia 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
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| Kevin Riess, MD | Dr. William Edward Johnson, MD | Dr. Shawn P Olson, MD | Dr. Stephen Richard Park, MD |
| Surgery | Diagnostic Radiology | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 23 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Deer River , MN | Duluth , MN | Grand Rapids , MN | Grand Rapids , MN |
| Med School: University of Minnesota Med School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kevin Riess
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Medical Specialties
Kevin Riess has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Kevin Riess has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Kevin Riess 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 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Gundersen Luth Medical Center in 2004.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Minnesota Med School in 2003.
NPI Number
Kevin Riess' NPI number is 1083871586.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Kevin Riess speak?
- Kevin Riess speaks English.
- Where is Kevin Riess's office located?
- Kevin Riess's office is located at 115 10th Ave NE # A, Deer River, MN, 56636.
- Which hospitals is Kevin Riess affiliated with?
- Kevin Riess is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia.
- How can I make an appointment with Kevin Riess?
- You can find contact information for Kevin Riess here on Vitals.
- Does Kevin Riess accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Kevin Riess has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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