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Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD

Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Slidell, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ochsner Health Center-Hancock and Slidell Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

1051 Gause Blvd Ste 320 Slidell, LA 70458
Telehealth available
(985) 641-7577

At a Glance

  • 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.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pernenkil's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pernenkil

4.6

9 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
89%
89%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
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
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Fritsch – Sep 09, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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David in Baton Rouge, LA – Sep 25, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil specializes in cardiology and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since July 2020. Dr. Pernenkil received his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada...read more

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • University Of Health Sciences / Rangaraya Medical College

    Medical School, 1980
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  • Kannada

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Locations

Practice

Cardiology Institute Inc.1051 Gause Blvd Ste 320 Slidell, LA 70458
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr
    Slidell, LA 70461
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock

    149 Drinkwater Rd
    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd
    Slidell, LA 70458

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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