Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD
Interventional Cardiology*•Male•Age 61
Interventional Cardiology*
Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Ocala, FL and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Prashad has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD
Interventional Cardiology
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Citrus Cardiology
Dr. Prashad is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prashad
4.0
| 5 Star | 72% | 72% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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Specialties*
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiology
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Board Certifications
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1995
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1992
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1990
University of Florida College of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- America's Top Physicians-Consumers Research Council of America, 2006
- Dean's List, Unviersity of Miami Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, University of Miami, 1985
- Excellence in Teaching-University of Florida Department of Medicine, 2008
- Noah Scholarship, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1989
- Bateman Scholarship, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1986
- Excellence in Teaching-University of Florida Department of Medicine, 2009
- Trainee Investigator Award for excellence in Scientific Research-The Clinical Research Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1995
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Please call the office to learn more. (352) 622-7008
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New patients may call (352) 517-2518 to make an appointment.
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Does Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD accept new patients?
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What are Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD's office address?
Dr. Prashad's office is located at 2101 SW 20th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD speak?
Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
5% lower than the national average
2% higher than the national average
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
4600 SW 46th CtOcala, FL 34474
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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