Stephen Riggs, MD

Stephen Riggs, MD

Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Ketogenic Nutrition, TeleMedicine, Virtual Visits

Primary Contact

319-272-0000

About

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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Ketogenic Nutrition
  • TeleMedicine
  • Virtual Visits

Conditions Treated

  • Advanced Ketogenic Nutrition
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Care

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Kimball Family Medicine & Pediatrics Care Suite 400

2055 Kimball Avenue
Suite 400
Waterloo , IA 50702

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Kimball Family Medicine & Pediatrics Care Suite 400

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Com
  • Aetna MA
  • Amerigroup
  • Centivo
  • Humana
  • Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)
  • MediGold
  • Multiplan
  • Naphcare
  • Oscar
  • Preferred Health Choice
  • UBH
  • UHC Com
  • UHC MA
  • VACCN
  • Wellmark Com
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Iowa College of Medicine - Iowa City, Iowa

Board Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(93 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

109 Reviews

09/30/2024

Bedt doctor i ever had

09/30/2024

Very friendly and provides excellent care!

09/30/2024

Excellent care. Highly recommended!

09/24/2024

thank yuou for kindness and respect

09/18/2024

Excelent service

09/09/2024

It was a very good experience. My questions were answered and I didn't feel rushed.

09/04/2024

dr. Riggs veery helpful in answering questions

09/04/2024

Dr. Riggs takes the time to listen to any of my concerns and explains how better to help get where I want to be.

09/03/2024

Just love Dr. Riggs and his team. Plus, the hallway artwork was a very nice tough! Bring some of that out into the waiting room. It breaks up the "stuffiness" of a doctor's waiting room.

08/28/2024

Excellent physician.

08/27/2024

He always has constructive input and make sure you understand everything. He makes you feel like it is a joy to treat you.

08/22/2024

Keep up the great work

08/07/2024

Great knowledge of patient care and health care

08/02/2024

He was answering all my questions.

07/22/2024

Dr. RIggs is a wonderful doctor and I am lucky to be his patient.

07/12/2024

Wish he would stay in their office he made me feel really comfortable

10/19/2022

It was my annual physical exam and it couldn't have gone better.

10/03/2022

Dr.Riggs is an excellent doctor.

09/28/2022

Dr. Riggs is very professional, personable, and treats me with respect.

09/26/2022

From the front desk to the provider my visit was GREAT! Wonderful team in this office.

09/23/2022

*Dr. Riggs, his nurse & office staff are the best - Friendly & caring!

09/14/2022

Dr. Riggs takes time to talk with me and explain answers to my questions if I don't understand. He is good at explaining answers in plain English.

09/14/2022

Satisfied. Having me keep record of my blood pressure.

09/12/2022

Dr. Riggs is amazing. He is professional, kind and caring, and very knowledgeable with great communication skills.

09/10/2022

Very nice and professional, down to earth, and easy to talk to.

09/05/2022

Very good. Dr. Riggs is very pleasant. I do like him and will return as needed.

08/15/2022

Provider was helpful and on time. I had only a modest visit with this physician, and.could have discussed my health/checkup a little more.

08/15/2022

ALWAYS PRODUCTIVE.

08/15/2022

Everything was excellent. He is a very caring doctor always listening to my concerns.

08/08/2022

Dr. Riggs made a diagnosis after assessing my injury and discussing causative history, and was able to recommend rehab exercise and pain meds.

07/25/2022

Very well.

06/27/2022

Dr. Riggs is very attentive and knowledgeable.

06/25/2022

Excellent visit, very informative and helpful.

06/07/2022

Great bedside manner by Dr. Riggs, his nurse and office staff

05/18/2022

Dr. Riggs is a very caring physician and because of his concern & care I received, I had a coronary stent placed. It was his encouragement to get tests that the issue was found.

04/25/2022

Outstanding! Very attentive, totally focused on me and my questions and concerns, explained my concerns in a way that gave me hope, and offered follow-up support. It meant the world to me to have that kind of care. I feel very lucky to have chosen this doctor.

04/16/2022

I felt I was listened to.

04/14/2022

I thought I was treated very well by this provider.

04/12/2022

Great doctor & nurse!

03/21/2022

Dr Riggs is an outstanding doctor. He is knowledgeable and cares much about his patients

03/07/2022

Dr. Riggs is always professional and very caring.

02/21/2022

It was OK.

02/15/2022

Good.

02/09/2022

*Dr. Riggs always takes time to go over what ever question I have and always explains anything I don't understand. I am so lucky to have *Dr. Riggs as my doctor.

02/07/2022

As always, it was a positive experience.

01/31/2022

Dr. Riggs is very professional and knowledgeable.

01/24/2022

Dr. Riggs is excellent and so is his staff. He is always a pleasure to see and always acts in a timely fashion on questions over MyChart.

01/18/2022

Dr. Riggs did a great job caring for my baby for his 4 month appointment. He was gentle and helped inform me of things to help me care for him. The blue handout was very informative. He is personable, competent, and very intelligent.

01/15/2022

Dr. Riggs and his staff were very professional and helpful.

12/30/2021

Very good!

12/20/2021

The care and service was great.

11/18/2021

Always helpful & informative.

11/15/2021

Good visit!

10/27/2021

Really good!

10/26/2021

Excellent!

10/25/2021

Excellent office and doctor.

10/18/2021

*Dr. Riggs & staff excellent as always.

10/15/2021

*Dr. Riggs is an excellent provider. Very knowledgeable.

10/12/2021

Very good!

10/11/2021

Everything was smooth and timely and my questions were answered.

10/11/2021

Excellent!

09/21/2021

Everything was very professional - excellent care.

08/30/2021

Dr Riggs and his staff are the best! They are always friendly, kind, and helpful in helping me stay on track to being healthy.

08/30/2021

It was very good.

08/14/2021

Dr. Riggs is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. I am completely satisfied with Dr. Riggs and all the support staff.

08/14/2021

There was a large volume of information provided by the doctor very efficiently. The video was very informative and the meeting with Dr. Riggs was productive, because I had the basics from the video. We then spent our time on the next level. Smart use of time.

08/10/2021

All good!

08/09/2021

Dr. Riggs and his nurse are always friendly and helpful putting us at ease. They answer questions truthfully and are highly knowledgeable. They are efficient and don't push us into services or tests.

07/21/2021

Great!!

07/20/2021

Same as always, excellent!!!

07/06/2021

I received professional compassionate care.

06/28/2021

Dr. Riggs is the most welcoming and helpful doctor I've ever had. He always greets me with a smile and genuinely cares about my overall well being, not just my health. I am always confident that he will figure out the best path forward for my ongoing healthcare issues.

06/28/2021

Great clinic! Dr Riggs is our first choice to go to.

06/21/2021

As always Dr. Riggs listens carefully to my concerns and questions, and gives me answers to them. I highly recommend him.

06/16/2021

Excellent as always.

06/08/2021

As always, I felt very well taken care of and I can relax. Dr. Riggs cares!!

05/31/2021

Dr. Riggs listened to what we had to say.

05/22/2021

Visit was good!

05/17/2021

I didn't feel like Dr. Riggs took me seriously.

05/14/2021

I was happy with my visit.

05/11/2021

Dr. Riggs was very professional and he was attentive to my needs especially since I was flying out the next morning. He assessed and took care of the emergency problem and I was able to enjoy my vacation!! Thank you!!

04/26/2021

Dr. Riggs is an excellent physician who is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

04/24/2021

We love Dr. Riggs, his nurses, and receptionists. I had a concern about my son. Was able to make an appointment right away. Dr. Riggs had the same concern and has referred us to the appropriate doctors. The referral process was quick and easy. We have all the necessary appointments made. Marisa answered all my questions. Loved that nurse Chris followed up with us as well. They always go above and beyond!!

04/19/2021

Dr. Riggs is caring, compassionate, and knowledgeble. He takes as much time as I need.

04/12/2021

Dr. Stephen Riggs has been my primary care doctor for many many years. I thank him for taking good care of me and always taking time to inform me and listen to my concerns.

03/30/2021

Very good. Got in the same day I called

03/29/2021

I have been his patient for many years. I appreciate his attention and directness. He has earned the trust and respect of my husband and me.

03/12/2021

*Dr. Riggs is the man!!

03/11/2021

Five star operation.

03/08/2021

Dr Riggs is a very good doctor. He listens, cares and does everything possible to take excellent care of the paitent.

03/04/2021

Excellent!

02/25/2021

All excellent.

02/23/2021

It was very pleasant.

02/23/2021

I just felt like he was in a hurry. My concerns didn't seem to concern him. Maybe I'm making too much of this issue.

02/22/2021

Dr Riggs has been a great encouragement to me in getting healthy and off medications. Love seeing him and his staff. He is great at teaching and always willing to answer my questions.

02/22/2021

Dr. Riggs is extremely knowedgeable and professional. He is calm and caring.

02/15/2021

I've been a patient of Dr Riggs for about 10 yrs. He has always been very kind, professional and always has your best interest in mind. His nurse Kris is a gem too.

02/15/2021

Very Happy

02/08/2021

very good experience under circumstances

01/27/2021

Very good as usual!

01/27/2021

Everything was fine.

01/27/2021

Always pleased with care. I am impressed how he has become a leader in cutting edge Keto/low carb.

01/25/2021

Always very good

01/18/2021

Met Teri for first time. She was covering Dr Rigg's regular nurse. Very polite and professional.Also Dr Rigg's is always professional and willing to answer all questions. Been a patient since 2005.

01/18/2021

Excellent service.

01/15/2021

Our family has been seeing *Dr. Riggs for years, he is an excellent provider.

01/08/2021

Did what he needed to do. Thanks.

01/06/2021

very satisfied

01/05/2021

Good visit.
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