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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.0 (39)
Map Pin Small Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD

Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Ocala, FL. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Prashad, completed a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Prashad an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Prashad works at Citrus Cardiology in Ocala, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Disease and Carotid Artery Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Prashad's Office Locations

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    Citrus Cardiology
    2101 SW 20th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sinus Bradycardia
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Block
Heart Valve Diseases
High Cholesterol
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Palpitations
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation
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Angioplasty
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Doppler
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Event Monitor
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Atherectomy
Coronary Interventions
Coronary Stenting
Coronary Thrombectomy
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Holter Monitoring
Impella Device
Nuclear Medicine Study
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pacemaker Monitoring
Peripheral Angiograms
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
Peripheral Vascular Studies
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vein Ablation
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.0
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    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1992800155
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

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

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    Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Prashad is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Prashad has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Prashad has seen patients for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Disease and Carotid Artery Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Prashad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Prashad. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Prashad.

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