Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD | Ocala, FL | Cardiovascular Disease

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Dr. Rakesh Prashad specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, bringing 37 years of experience to heart care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Health System. Dr. Prashad speaks English and focuses on helping patients manage complex heart conditions.

Dr. Prashad practices at multiple locations throughout Florida, including Ocala and Leesburg, with a primary affiliation at AdventHealth Ocala. He treats patients with high blood pressure conditions and pediatric hypertension cases. His expertise includes performing heart imaging tests like echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0.

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accepting new patients
3

31 Ratings
37 years of experience
66 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Jackson Health System
9 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

Flexible scheduling

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Dr. Prashad's Ratings and Reviews

3

31 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Spent time with me: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (9)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Considering this was the first we actually met i would say it was rushed. I had questions but felt dismissed on my thoughts with no detailed explanation. Not something I've encountered before to be honest. Staff seems to be a little disorganized.

March 19th, 2026

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Rushed appointment- has no info on your chart. Spends time chastising .PA. Very disinterested in your care. Takes 4-5 weeks to learn results of test results. Very insecure with him overseeing care. Office is disorganized- does not even get test results all the time. No professionalism. Spends less than two minutes talking to you- just enough time to ding Medicare. Do not recommend.

February 28th, 2023

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Leaves little room for you comments and recommendations

May 21st, 2018

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The last couple he went from a friend to someone who seemed to want to avoid you and let his PA do the work.I tried to talked to him about this but he had no desire to listen,so after many years with the doctor that had saved my life I had to leave to get another doctor that cared about the people he is seeing.I was and still very sad about this.

July 17th, 2017

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I am a patient of dr prashad. For over 4 years. He has provided excellent service.

January 26th, 2015

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Dr Prashad is the best ever!!

January 20th, 2013

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The staff were very nice and helpful.One of the nicest Doctors I have met. Seems to be a very caring person.

November 6th, 2012

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TERRIBLE. HE HAS NO BEDSIDE MANNER AND WAS THE WORSE DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD. DO NOT GO THERE! WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.

May 1st, 2012

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HE IS THE "WORST" doctor I've ever had, and I'm 76.

October 22nd, 2011

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2101 SW 20th PlOcala, FL 34471

Tel: (352) 237-5944

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Dr. Rakesh Prashad, MD	Dr. Fremlin Dekyi, MD	Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD	Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi
Ocala , FL	Brooklyn , NY	Cambridge , MA	Winter Park , FL
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University of Toledo Medical School	Med School: New York Medical College
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Angioplasty
Heart Block
Heart Catheterization
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Interventional Cardiology
Myocardial Infarction
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Jackson Health System

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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