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Dr. Ronald Kantola Jr, DO

Dr. Ronald Kantola Jr, DO

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Kantola Jr, DO is a cardiologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kantola Jr has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northeastern Health System Sequoyah and Baptist Health Fort Smith. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste A Fort Smith, AR 72901
Telehealth available
(479) 484-1010

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kantola Jr specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kantola Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kantola Jr

2.3

16 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
25%
25%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
63%
63%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Rosa – Mar 18, 2025
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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
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sherry Shankle – Jun 15, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Not a fan! – Oct 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fort Smith Resident – Nov 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Brian Hammon – Jul 15, 2020
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 05, 2020
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
boomersooner – Sep 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 02, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
OK – Oct 31, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Donathan in Poteau, OK – Sep 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wilma McCalman in Sallisaw, OK – May 14, 2016
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biography

Dr. Ronald Kantola Jr, DO is a cardiologist in Fort Smith, AR and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kantola Jr has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Healthsouth Center for Day Surgery4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste A Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northeastern Health System Sequoyah

    213 E Redwood Ave
    Sallisaw, OK 74955

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Health Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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