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Dr. Norman Ratliff III, MD

Dr. Norman Ratliff III, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Norman Ratliff III, MD is a cardiologist in Silver City, NM and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ratliff III has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Gila Regional Medical Center and Lovelace Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1302 E 32nd St Silver City, NM 88061
Telehealth available
(575) 538-4112

Dr. Ratliff III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ratliff III specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ratliff III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ratliff III

4.4
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
77%
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4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
8%
8%
1 star
8%
8%

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Leaving me in pain
Telehealth
First bad experience. First, I didn't see him, but an assistant, so she had to keep calling him. I needed an ok to get off a blood thinner for 5 days in order to get needed injections in sacroiliac and L5 for pain. Injections I've had before. He would not give it, so they will not do the injections. I have been limiting taking opiates, getting by with acetaminophen and an occasional opiate, waiting for the injections. So since he won't give the ok he is basically forcing me to become an opiate addict! The pain ruins my life by not being able to do much except short strolls using a cane. I explained the difference between living and being alive and said being alive isn't enough! I need those injections in in order to get out and LIVE! Didn't matter to him. Would not give the ok. I am angry beyond words. So it's opiates now big time.
What went well
  • 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
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Bob Slimak – Mar 29, 2024
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Very good. Received and reviewed historic test results. Provided quick concise recommendation on course of action for my wife. Coordinates with heart hospital enabling Telehealth consultation and follow-up beyond treatment, likely saving multiple trips to ABQ.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 03, 2022
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Dr Ratliff is the best cardiologist Ive seen. He is very thorough, checks the boxes and has exceptional interpersonal skills. What sets him apart is that in addition to the aforementioned, he is also intuitive and instinctual. Sometimes the cause of the problem is not plainly evident, and only a caring and tenacious doctor such as Dr Ratliff will find a solution.
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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Kas – Feb 01, 2020
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Dr. Ratliff has been my primary Cardiologist for several years. During that time he has managed my medications, heart procedures and referrals to the Heart Hospital of ABQ for a Pacemaker/ defibrillator and ablation procedure. I find him to be an excellent listener a knowledgeable professional and a compassionate human being. He's the best cardiologist I've seen. I like him, trust him, and give him my highest recommendation. His staff is great too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Charles Norwalk – Aug 08, 2019
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My overall expience was good although I have a very complex heart disorder he seems to know alot about it and is very caring and helpful and tries to help me come up with a planas isaid it very complex and without resources from Mayo clinic it makes it tough howeverdr Ratliff doesa great job to figureitall out and I feel he is the best Dr in southwest especially in this regioun I drive from torc to see him before
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Danny c – Jul 01, 2019
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Dr Ratliff is a very good Dr at first I thought he wasn't going to help me cause I needed to see a specialist out of state and my insurance was giving me such a hard time I just figured you didn't want to deal with it but little did I know he really went out on a limb for me he appealed it and appealed it and took it all the way to the governor to get me to that specialist. He still follows up with me..I would highly recommend him. He's very professional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 04, 2019
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Dr. Ratliff is easy to talk to, has an amazing bedside manner, and explains things in ways that are easy to understand. I think what I like best is that, when I was having problems that others put down to my imagination, Dr. Ratliff listened. The end result was that I was sent to the NMHI and had further surgery, which resolved the issues I was going through.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Tim H. in Silver City, NM – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My philosophy is fairly simple, the patient comes first.  The most important thing in caring FOR the patient is caring ABOUT the patient.  Nothing else really matters if that essential quality isn't present.  I am very thankful for...read more

biography

I am Board Certified in Cardiology, Cardiac CT, Advanced Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology.  I have been practicing cardiology for 20 years.  I trained at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Heart Institute and Johns Hopkins...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases

  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

  • Nuclear Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiology

  • Preventive Cardiology

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology

  • Geriatric Cardiology

  • Cardio-Oncology

  • Sports Cardiology

  • Cardiology Echocardiography

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Abbott Northwestern Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Undergraduate School

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    2017

  • Abbott Northwestern Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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  • Electron Beam Computed Tomography and Cardiac Transplant., 2002

  • Heart to Heart, 2002

  • Clinical Features and Causes of Coaxial Polyurethane ICD LEad Failure, 2002

  • Sudden Death in a Marathon Runner Due to Rhadbomyolysis, 2002

  • Captopril-induced Lupus, 2002

  • Lifestyle Circumstances and Gender Differences Associated With Sudden Cardiac Death, 2002

  • When Heartache Brings on a Heart Attack, 2002

  • Aortitis, Rapidly Progressive Oligoarthritis and Left Ventricular Diverticulum.

  • Clinical Features and Causes of Coaxial Polyurethane ICD Lead, 2002

Dr. Ratliff III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Top American Cardiologist, 2006

  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, 2004

  • Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, 1996

  • BC Nuclear Cardiology, 2005

  • Magna Cum Laude, 1988

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Locations

Practice

Office1302 E 32nd St Silver City, NM 88061
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Practice

Gila Regional Medical Center1313 E 32nd St Silver City, NM 88061
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gila Regional Medical Center

    1313 E 32nd St
    Silver City, NM 88061

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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