Summary

Dr. Winthrop Risk is a neurologist with over three decades of experience treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Risk is fluent in both English and Arabic, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Risk maintains affiliations with University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown and practices throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He specializes in treating multiple sclerosis and back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His diagnostic approach includes advanced imaging such as MRI scans and head MRI studies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Risk highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Arabic
  • Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Winthrop Spiridon Risk has 3 locations

Dr. Winthrop Spiridon Risk

811 5th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52403

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St SeCedar Rapids, IA 52403

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Accepts New Patients
4.8 
31 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Cedar Rapids , IANew York , NYIowa City , IAIowa City , IA
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Winthrop Spiridon Risk

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Security Life
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Winthrop Spiridon Risk has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Winthrop Spiridon Risk holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Risk's NPI number is 1104804053.

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Dr. Winthrop Risk's office is located at 811 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403.
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