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Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 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.

Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil, MD
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pernenkil is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital Slidell, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Biography

Dr. Ratnakar Pernenkil specializes in cardiology and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since...Read more

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.

Affiliated Hospitals

Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical Hospital

1700 Lindberg Dr
Slidell, LA 70458
Recipient of 3
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

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

91%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

10% higher than the national average

91%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

4% higher than the national average

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Ochsner Medical Center

1516 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Recipient of 12
hospital awards

Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

89%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

5% higher than the national average

82%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

7% higher than the national average

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Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore

100 Medical Center Dr
Slidell, LA 70461
Recipient of 3
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

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

89%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

5% higher than the national average

80%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

6% higher than the national average

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