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Stephen Riggs, MD

Stephen Riggs, MD

Endocrinology and Diabetes Care, Ketogenic Nutrition, Primary Care, Non-surgical Weight Loss

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (96 ratings)

Primary Contact

319-272-5000
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About

Stephen Riggs, MD, received his MD in 1987 and is triple board certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obesity medicine. He is also a certified ketogenic nutrition specialist and metabolic health practitioner. He has used this training and passion to help people find freedom from chronic disease to start a comprehensive weight loss, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic center.

Learn more about his Keto Nutrition program, Living by Design

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Endocrinology and Diabetes Care
  • Ketogenic Nutrition
  • Primary Care
  • Non-surgical Weight Loss

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care

2710 St. Francis Drive
Suite 300
Waterloo, IA 50702

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Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care
319-272-5000 View Details

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 >

4.9 out of 5

(96 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.

18 Reviews

01/07/2026

Great the best

12/01/2025

A very nice guy who respects you and your struggles. He’s there to help!

11/24/2025

I have recommended Dr Riggs to people who ask me how I did it, and will continue to do so. His KETO Boot Camp really works.

11/05/2025

Listens to question & concerns & responds appropriately.

10/16/2025

I would recommend Dr. Riggs to anyone with diabetes. He helped me with the Keto diet to help with weight loss after using insulin. He set me up with a CGM to track my glucose.

10/08/2025

Dr. Riggs is the best!

08/29/2025

Dr Riggs is a great asset to MercyOne

08/08/2025

Dr Riggs is a compassionate very competent doc

07/02/2025

Dr. Riggs is my favorite doctor. He has done so much research and knows what he is talking about. He has been instrumental in helping me put my diabetes into remission.

06/27/2025

It is great being listened to and options explained clearly

06/12/2025

I hate to see him go. So far I have had 5 Doctors retire on me.

05/09/2025

Dr. Riggs is a caring and knowledgeable physician.

04/24/2025

It was fine.

04/18/2025

Overall He gets an A+

04/04/2025

Talked after closing time.

04/02/2025

A extremely pleasant reunion after 6 years of following his advice.

03/24/2025

Dr Riggs is the best doctor that I have ever utilized. He is compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and always makes you feel at ease. ,

03/07/2025

I am very lucky to be a patient of Dr Riggs
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