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Dr. George Vettiankal, MD

Dr. George Vettiankal, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. George Vettiankal, MD is a cardiologist in Lufkin, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vettiankal has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Trivandrum U, Kerala in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Woodland Heights Medical Center and St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas - Gaslight Blvd

310 Gaslight Blvd Ste 1 Lufkin, TX 75904

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vettiankal

4.3

6 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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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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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Oval Terry – Nov 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 10, 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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DV – Mar 30, 2022
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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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Bobbie Simon – Dec 15, 2021
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Dr. George Vettiankal an Interventional Cardiologist with The Heart Institute of East Texas, a premier cardiology group committed to serving and enhancing the well-being of residents of the East Texas Region. Our mission, for over 40 years, has...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Marshall University

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Marshall University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center|medical College Trivandrum

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Trivandrum U, Kerala

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Locations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group Memorial Heart Institute of East Texas - Gaslight Blvd

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

    505 S John Redditt Dr
    Lufkin, TX 75904
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

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  • St. Luke's Health-Memorial Hospital-Lufkin, TX

    1201 W Frank Ave
    Lufkin, TX 75904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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