Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD | Gainesville, FL | Interventional Cardiologist

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Dr. Pondicherry-Harish graduated from the Medical College of Georgia At Augusta University in 2011. He works in Gainesville, FL and 6 other locations and specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Pondicherry-Harish is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital and Hca Florida Lake City Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.8

18 Ratings
15 years of experience
Indiana Univ Medical Center
18 written reviews
3 specialties
9 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
7 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.8

18 Ratings with 18 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 21 Minutes

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Patients frequently praise Dr. Roja Chandrashekhar Pondicherry-Harish for his professionalism, thoroughness, and patient-centric approach, noting that he is personable, knowledgeable, and has a good bedside manner. They appreciate his ability to make them feel comfortable and his dedication to addressing their concerns, often recommending him to others. However, some patients have experienced dissatisfaction with the follow-up appointments, citing issues such as unreviewed medical history and miscommunication, leading them to consider seeking care elsewhere. These more negative experiences involve concerns about the attention to detail and organization during follow-up visits.

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Dr. Pondicherry was as always, very thorough in his examination and analysis of my condition and the related test.

June 5th, 2026

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Dr Pondicherry is a great Cardiologist. Being some what new to the area, I am totally impressed with his professionalism. His recommendations for my heart health have given me great confidence, as I see my improvement. I highly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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April 22nd, 2026

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Dr. Pondicherry was very knowledgeable, patient, and informative with me. I was greatly impressed and would recommend him without any hesitation. Thank you!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 28th, 2026

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Very prompt and shows general concern. Treats you like a person and not a number. Of all the doctors I have, he is the best.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 14th, 2025

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I would recommend this Doctor to anyone he is very knowledgeable and accommodating he truly cares and makes you feel comfortable I’ve personally been seeing Dr Pondicherry for at. Least 4 years and would not consider another doctor

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 10th, 2025

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Dr. Pondicherry is a very good cardiologist. I had my first appointment with him yesterday, but my husband has been his patient for several years. He made me feel at ease and I trust his expertise.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 25th, 2025

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Great Doc, tries hard to help patient. Would recommend him. Good bedside manner

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 22nd, 2025

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The doctor was on time. He listened to me being a new patient.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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August 13th, 2025

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All aspects of a timely visit, great visit, would recommend to anyone who needs a cardiologist.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 8th, 2025

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My first appointment was great, but my follow-up appointment was awful and unprofessional. He did not review my medical history and made assumptions based on I don't know what. He flip-flopped from what he had said in the first appointment and completely forgot the things that he took notes on because he writes it on paper instead of putting it in the computer. He then asked me to email my records to him when the department has an entire medical records staff. I know this because they called me to confirm where to get my medical records from. They had nearly 2 months and history was not reviewed. I had heard great things about this practice, but I will be looking for care elsewhere with more experienced cardiologists.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

June 6th, 2025

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Dr. Roja Chandrashekhar Pondicherry-Harish, MD	Dr. Jordan Matthew Turetsky	Dr. Teofilo Mayor Cometa Jr	Dr. Sidney Friedlaender
Interventional Cardiology	Diagnostic Radiology	Emergency Medicine	Allergy & Immunology
Accepts New Patients
4.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
15 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience	64 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Gainesville , FL	Gainesville , FL	Williston , FL	Gainesville , FL
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation
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Dr. Roja Chandrashekhar Pondicherry-Harish holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Indiana Univ Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Pondicherry-Harish's NPI number is 1669764437.

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