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Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD

Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD is an internist in Phoenix, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4 Star Rating (53 reviews)

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Optum Arizona

Locations

Optum Primary Care

Optum Primary Care – N. 15th St.7600 N 15th St Ste 190 Phoenix, AZ 85020
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Dr. Riffer is a patient favorite Internist

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Riffer 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. Riffer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riffer

4.0

53 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
66%
66%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Ms. V – Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Ryan – Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Antonio Wickliff – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Schuerman in Phoenix, AZ – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott Miller in Phoenix, AZ – Nov 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix – Jul 16, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
MARY A. FISCHER in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 25, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mimi M. in Phoenix, AZ – Apr 21, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Spencer L Goldsen in Phoenix, AZ – Mar 14, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jason in Phoenix, AZ – Jan 26, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix, AZ – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ernie Riffer, MD is an internist in Phoenix, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Providence Hospital / School Of Nursing

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

Dr. Riffer is a patient favorite Internist

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

      350 W Thomas Rd
      Phoenix, AZ 85013
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

      250 E Dunlap Ave
      Phoenix, AZ 85020

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

      1111 E McDowell Rd
      Phoenix, AZ 85006
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      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
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality