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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Interventional Cardiology Age 60
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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Ocala, FL.
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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Interventional Cardiology Age 60
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Ocala, FL.

About

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Ocala, FL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital.They currently practice at Citrus Cardiology and are affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Hca Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Prashad has experience treating conditions like Mitral Valve Disease, Carotid Artery Disease and Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prashad received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Prashad also speaks Spanish. Dr. Prashad is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
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Locations

  1. 1 Citrus Cardiology
    2101 SW 20th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471
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Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (9)

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May 31, 2023
The doctor and staff are respectful and responsive to questions and concerns. Appointments are honored in a timely fashion. Dr. Prashad is easy to talk with and inspires confidence.
— May 31, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Ocala, FL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prashad's profile.

Dr. Prashad frequently treats the following conditions: Mitral Valve Disease, Carotid Artery Disease and Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Hca Florida Ocala Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    4600 SW 46th Ct, Ocala, FL

  • Hca Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL