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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Ocala, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Locations

Citrus Cardiology

Citrus Cardiology2101 SW 20th Pl Ocala, FL 34471
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At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Prashad specializes in the areas of 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.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Prashad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prashad

3.9

40 ratings, 16 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
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2023
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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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May 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Roxanne Rears – Sep 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Donald Sjolund – Jan 12, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Rubye Hughes – Jan 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Dalton Pownell – Oct 01, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Swarbrick in ocala, FL – Jun 22, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Catha and Gordon Smith in Ocala, FL – Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa Kline in TN – Oct 04, 2018
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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
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Erwin in the villages, fl – Jun 19, 2018
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Dunnellon, FL – Mar 29, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Albert J Frisina in The Villages – Mar 02, 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
11 people found this helpful
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Linda Bonura in Ocala, FL – Dec 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is a cardiology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Prashad is affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital? and Munroe Regional Medical Center.
  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

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

  • Spanish

  • Excellence in Teaching-University of Florida Department of Medicine, 2008

  • Trainee Investigator Award for excellence in Scientific Research-The Clinical Research Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1995

  • Dean's List, Unviersity of Miami Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, University of Miami, 1985

  • Noah Scholarship, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1989

  • Excellence in Teaching-University of Florida Department of Medicine, 2009

  • Bateman Scholarship, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1986

  • America's Top Physicians-Consumers Research Council of America, 2006

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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