Dr. Michele Penkala, MD

Cardiology • Female • Age 56

Accepting new patients

Cardiac Care, Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders, and More

Telehealth services available

Mercy Medical Group

3941 J St Sacramento, CA 95819

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(916) 736-2323

Dr. Michele Penkala, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Sacramento, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Penkala has more experience with Cardiac Care and Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders than other specialists in her area. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University medical school in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Penkala to book an appointment.

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Penkala

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Cardiac Care

Cardiac care specialists diagnose and treat general cardiac conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmias through procedures including cardiovascular stress tests, ablation therapy, and heart valve surgery.Compare with other Cardiac Care specialists.

Dr. Penkala typically treats 76% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 13 conditions and procedures

Treatments

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia

Heart Disease

Cardiovascular Stress Test

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Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders

Adult congenital cardiac disorder specialists diagnose and treat heart disorders, such as arrythmias and mitral valve disease, that have been present from birth to adulthood.Compare with other Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders specialists.

Dr. Penkala typically treats 56% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 8 conditions and procedures

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Arrhythmias

Heart Murmur

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

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Dr. Penkala's conditions and procedures:

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Diseases
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Septal Defect
Syncope
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease

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Dr. Penkala accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Beech Street (Multiplan): Capp Care PPO
Benefit Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Select Plus HMO
BPS Healthcare: BPS Healthcare PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
CorVel
Coventry Health Care
Health Net
HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group: Interplan Health Group
Joint Benefit Trust: Joint Benefit Trust PPO
Managed Care Administrators, Inc.
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Networks By Design: Networks By Design PPO
Pacific Foundation for Medical Care: Pacific Foundation for Medical Care PPO
Pacific Health Alliance
PHCS: PHCS Par-Multi Plan PPO
Private HealthCare Systems
UnitedHealthCare: PacifiCare; Secure Horizons; United Healthcare
Western Health Advantage

Dr. Penkala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penkala

4.0

Based on 12 ratings

5 Stars	75%	(9)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	25%	(3)

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I have no doubt that my heart is in the best of hands with Dr. Penkala. She has been a member of my "care team" for the past 2.5 years and I couldn't be happier. In addition to her professional knowledge and experience, she is truly interested in my overall well-being and always listens intently to what I have to say. Dr. Penkala is always patient and thoughtful, not rushing to conclusions with me. I appreciate her as my cardiologist and consider myself to be lucky to be in her care!

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Mar 20, 2019

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Doctor did not listen to my concerns about high blood pressure, and high heart rate over pased 2 years. Dismissed me with anxiety disorder. Would not even let me tell her my blood preasure readings or heart rate readings off my blood pressure monitor to her. Said she has no concerns with my heart. Mt heart is normal. Hmmm wouldnt it be wise to go over blood pressure or heart rate readings with patient????? Doctor deserves zero stars.

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May 17, 2016

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