Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 67
Cardiology*
Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD is a cardiology specialist in Slidell, LA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Accepting new patients
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Pernenkil is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, a highly rated hospital.
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- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Specialties*
- Cardiology
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UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / RANGARAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical School, 1980
- English
- Kannada
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What languages does Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD speak?
Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Kannada.
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hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
10% higher than the national average
4% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
5% higher than the national average
7% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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% higher than the national average
6% higher than the national average
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