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Dr. Kevin Riess, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Virginia, MN
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kevin Riess, MD

Dr. Kevin Riess, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Virginia, MN. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior, Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center and Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. Dr. Riess, completed a residency at Gundersen Luth Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Riess an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Riess works at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, MN with other offices in Pillager, MN and Aurora, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids and Small Intestine Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Riess' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Essentia Health Virginia Clinic
    1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 305-0000
  2. 2
    Essentia Health St. Joseph's Pillager Clinic
    680 PILLSBURY ST N, Pillager, MN 56473 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 246-2900
  3. 3
    Essentia Health Northern Pines (Aurora)
    5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN 55705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 229-2211
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  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior
  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center
  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Small Intestine Cancer
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Ileus
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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
Partial Lung Collapse
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
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    • 21 years of experience
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    • 1083871586
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Gundersen Luth Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Gundersen Luth Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Riess has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids and Small Intestine Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Riess on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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