Dr. Michele Penkala, MD is a cardiology specialist in Sacramento, CA and has been practicing for 24 years. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1991 and specializes in cardiology.
Mercy Medical Group
3941 J St Ste 260
Sacramento, CA 95819
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Benefit Management
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BPS Healthcare
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
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Top Care Areas
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Chest Pain
very high
more than 97% of peers
Heart Palpitations
very high
more than 93% of peers
Heart Disease
very high
more than 90% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Cardiology
0 Board Certifications
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49 Conditions Treated
- 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
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- 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
- Pericardial Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
Less
16 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1991
- Stanford University HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1992
- Stanford University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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