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Dr. Kevin Riess, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Kevin Riess, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia, MN.
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Dr. Kevin Riess, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Virginia, MN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia, MN.
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Dr. Riess graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2003 and completed a residency at Gundersen Luth Medical Center.Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is a General Surgeon in Virginia, MN and has 21 years experience. Dr. Riess currently practices at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic and are affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth, Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior and Essentia Health-Deer River. Dr. Riess has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Riess received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Riess' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Riess is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Essentia Health Virginia Clinic
    1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792
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  2. 2 Essentia Health Deer River Clinic
    115 10th Ave NE # A, Deer River, MN 56636
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    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    00:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Essentia Health Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)
    5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705
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Experience and Background Check

Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Biopsy of Breast
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

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Oct 25, 2024
Operated on my hernia yesterday 10-23-24. I have little discomfort. His surgical team is awsome! Thank you.
Fred Niloff — Oct 25, 2024
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is a general surgeon in Virginia, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2003. He specializes in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Gundersen Luth Medical Center
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Gundersen Luth Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kevin Riess, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Riess' profile.

Dr. Riess frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth, Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior and Essentia Health-Deer River.

Yes, Dr. Kevin Riess, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Riess has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-Duluth

    502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

    3500 Tower Ave, Superior, WI

  • Essentia Health-Deer River

    115 10th Ave NE, Deer River, MN

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