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Dr. Rama Garimella, MD

Dr. Rama Garimella, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rama Garimella, MD is a cardiologist in Cary, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garimella has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rex Hospital and WakeMed Cary Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

300 Keisler Dr Ste 204 Cary, NC 27518

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Garimella is affiliated with Rex Hospital Raleigh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garimella specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Garimella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garimella

4.6

56 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
86%
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4 Star
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
P. Burgan – Apr 12, 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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Carol – Sep 02, 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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Paula Crane – Jul 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kudu – Jun 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Fuquay varina, NC – Feb 11, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Venita Featherstone in Garner, NC – Nov 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
cary, NC – 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane West in Holly Springs – Feb 02, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cary, NC – Jan 04, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Judy hannah in Angier, NC – May 04, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Burdine in Holly Springs, NC – Apr 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary phillips/ Donna Diaz in Cary – Feb 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

As a cardiologist I beleive in Preventive and evidence based care. I want to make sure patients feel informed and comfortable.I believe in minimizing unneeded interventions and maximizing self reliance on good diet and exercise to achieve the best...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Wayne State Univerity

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Umdnj-rw Johnson Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1988
  • University Of Health Sciences / Rangaraya Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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  • English

  • Telugu

Locations

Practice

Cary Cardiology PA300 Keisler Dr Ste 204 Cary, NC 27518
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:45pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office145 Tilghman Dr Dunn, NC 28334
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WakeMed Cary Hospital1900 Kildaire Farm Rd Cary, NC 27518
3

Practice

WakeMed Raleigh Campus3000 New Bern Ave Raleigh, NC 27610
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • WakeMed Cary Hospital

    1900 Kildaire Farm Rd
    Cary, NC 27518
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave
    Raleigh, NC 27610
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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