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Dr. Randal Riesett, MD

Dr. Randal Riesett, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Randal Riesett, MD is an internist in Marriottsville, MD. He is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Riesett specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Riesett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riesett

4.2
33 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr Riesett is the best!
Dr. Riesett has a fantastic bedside manner. He listens to me. His questions and advice show how knowledgeable he is and how much he cares about his patients. He is the best primary care physician I've had!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2023
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Facetimed from 450 miles away. Had what could have been a serious situation. Dr. Riesett did some testing via Facetime, eliminated some possible causes of the issue and gave us directions on next steps. He followed up on our progress and scheduled additional testing for when I returned to home. Medical care doesn't get any better than this. I would recommend DR Riesett without reservation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Byron (Jim) Greenfield – Jun 22, 2023
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Great Primary Care Provider
My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Riesett for 4-5 years. We’ve both had sudden health issues throughout that time. Dr. Riesett is always reachable, listens, provides sound advice, greases the skids with specialists when necessary, and is generally a great doctor. His staff is stellar. They recently helped us get a CT scan for my husband stat.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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Very attentive, analytical and straightforward.
Did not hesitate to order an MRI to confirm his diagnosis.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2023
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Great doctor, patient and thorough
I've been seeing Dr. Riesett for well over 10 years and am very happy with him. My husband and two adults kids also use Dr. Riesett as their primary care doctor and like him a lot. He has a very patient bedside manner, listens to you, and is very accessible. His office staff is very good. Since he moved to the MDVIP concierge style a few years ago, it has gotten even better as he has more time to spend with patients and it is great being able to message him thru the portal with questions. He is always very thorough, especially with something that isn't a clear cut determination, which I really appreciate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2022
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Diagnosed swelling as cancer without any test Caused great stress. Subsequent exam dismissed cancer diagnosis as hasty and unwarranted
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2020
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I have been a patient of Doctor Riesett for the past 5 1/2 years. I have been so pleased with him. He has always taken the time to talk with me a bit, to advise me as I age. But, sadly, he changed his practice to one I felt I just could not afford. I can't find another primary care doctor that I like any where near as well as Doctor Riesett. Maybe I'll call him again . . .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2020
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I have been using g this doctor for about 20 years. He was originally a very caring and attentive doctor but over the past several years he seems to be getting progressively burnt out, non caring and frustrated. He needs to take a break before he really hurts someone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Scott Alpert in Kissimmee, FL – Jan 23, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Riesett since I was 19 y.o. He was was recommended to me by my grandparents. I am not sick often, I maintain a healthy lifestyle, but when I do have to see him he is always dismissive and in a rush. My brother runs into this issue too. It seems to me that if you are on the younger side of the adult age range he simply does not care or "have time" for your health concerns. His staff are also extremely Rude. Sarah is very nasty with a bad attitude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2018
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I saw Dr Riesett for an acute illness.Being a physician myself I was worried about my acute symptoms. Dr Riesett asked all the appropriate questions and made an accurate preliminary clinical diagnosis over the phone- followed up with visit and appropriately referred me to the right specialists ( taking the time to explain to me the process and anticipated treatment options). He has sharp clinical acumen and provides great care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Laurel, MD – Aug 25, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Riesett for over 15 years. He takes time with you to discuss your health with you. He has a very nice bedside manner. You don't feel rushed and he is good with following up.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Stephanie L. in Columbia, MD – Mar 23, 2016
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MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive...read more

biography

Dr. Riesett, Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed;...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

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  • John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, Md Internal Medicine 2000-2002 Resident Award For The Top Resident|johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, Md 1999-2000|johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Riesett is a patient favorite Internist

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Ln
      Columbia, MD 21044
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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