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Dr. Joel Rister, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 68
Dr. Joel Rister, MD
4.2 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Rister, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Waco, TX.
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Dr. Joel Rister, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 68
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Rister, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Waco, TX.

About

Dr. Rister graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Joel Rister, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Waco, TX and has 42 years experience. Dr. Rister currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. Dr. Rister has experience treating conditions like Vulvar Leukoplakia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rister received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Rister's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rister is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Colposcopy
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Colposcopy
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Colposcopy
Acute Vaginitis
Adenomyosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Obstetric Ultrasound
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breech Position
Cervical Incompetence
Cervicitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
High Risk Pregnancy
Hypertension
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Miscarriages
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Hysteroscopy
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 OB/GYN Associates of Waco P.A.
    2501 Ambassador Dr, Waco, TX 76712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 752-4395
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest
    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 202-2000

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4.2
Based on 21 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Nov 15, 2017
There is no one better. He truly cares about his patients and he is the most kind and trustworthy doctor out there. He is amazing at his job.
Waco, TX — Nov 15, 2017
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    1982
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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Rister, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rister's profile.

Dr. Joel Rister, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Rister, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX