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Dr. Pranav Loyalka, MD

Dr. Pranav Loyalka, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Pranav Loyalka, MD is a cardiologist in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Loyalka has extensive experience in Congenital Cardiac Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from The University Of Missouri in 1997. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (55 reviews)

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Dr. Loyalka is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Loyalka is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Loyalka specializes in the areas of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. 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.
  • Good CommunicationPatients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Loyalka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Loyalka

4.5

55 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
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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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CJ – Dec 03, 2024
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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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Angiogram – Sep 24, 2024
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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
  • Long wait times
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Marian Turbeville – Jun 28, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Ernie Eickenhorst – Dec 12, 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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Ernie Eickenhorst – Dec 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 29, 2022
Dr. Loyalka's Reply –
We appreciate your review
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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
Helpful
Mo – Sep 29, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Simone Brooks – Jun 20, 2021
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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
Kathy Stange – Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 26, 2021
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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
Amazing Doctor! – Apr 25, 2021
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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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Mary Cobb – Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Vick – Dec 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 29, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
5/15/2020 – Jul 04, 2020
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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
Helpful
L.A.Huber – Jul 02, 2020
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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
Vera Wallem – Jun 17, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan and Randy Toney – Apr 28, 2020
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biography

Dr. Pranav Loyalka is a board certified Cardiologist with Houston Heart in Houston, TX. Dr Loyalka began his medical studies at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency...read more
  • Cardiology

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

  • Baylor College Of Medicine - St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • The University Of Missouri

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Loyalka is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

      1313 Hermann Dr
      Houston, TX 77004
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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