Dr. Ralph Mackay Kunkel, MD

Dr. Ralph Kunkel is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology, bringing nearly five decades of medical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency training at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Kunkel has developed extensive knowledge in treating heart and vascular conditions. He is fluent in both Chinese and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Kunkel is affiliated with Providence Holy Family Hospital and practices across multiple locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, including Klamath Falls, Spokane, Nampa, Boise, and Olympia. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. He performs diagnostic heart procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kunkel's care …highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.