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Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD
2.6 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA.
Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD
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Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 58
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Sarda graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is an Internist in Ames, IA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Sarda currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone County Hospital, Davis County Hospital, Mary Greeley Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Sarda has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Third Degree Heart Block among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sarda received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Sarda's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sarda is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Third Degree Heart Block
Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Third Degree Heart Block
Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Third Degree Heart Block
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Cardioversion, Elective
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heart Valve Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Scleroderma
Secondary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Stenosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Sinus Syncope
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Dehydration
Down Syndrome
Ebstein's Anomaly
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
First Degree Heart Block
Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long COVID Disorder
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Systemic Vasculitis
Thrush
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Health Net POS
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • PHCS Par-Multi Plan
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare
  • Alliance Select

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sarda
2.6
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (10)

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Mar 17, 2019
It's rare to find a physician that is willing to take time to explain all the various aspects of your condition and more importantly one that is focused on the whole you. Dr. Sarda is that physician to me.
— Mar 17, 2019
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sarda's profile.

Dr. Sarda frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Third Degree Heart Block. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is affiliated with Boone County Hospital, Davis County Hospital, Mary Greeley Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Davis County Hospital

    509 N Madison St, Bloomfield, IA

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA