Dr. Ronald L. Kantola, DO | Fort Smith, AR | Cardiologist

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Dr. Ronald Kantola is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and brings 26 years of experience to his cardiovascular practice. Dr. Kantola is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kantola practices at multiple locations throughout the Fort Smith area, including Arkansas Heart Center, and maintains hospital affiliations with Baptist Health Fort Smith, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health Van Buren, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah, and Fort Smith ER and Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like cardiac arrhythmia and supraventricular tachycardia, as well as chest pain conditions such as angina. His expertise includes performing heart monitoring tests like electrocardiograms and specialized heart imaging studies including contrast …echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

11 Ratings
26 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
5 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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Dr. Kantola had been taking care of me for several years. He told me I had a leaking valve but never followed up. I have had to have that valve replaced, The surgeon said my heart damage would have been much less had I had this done earlier but Dr. Kantola just blew it off. He doesn't listen and just says, "Your blood pressure is too high." He needs a refresher in bedside manner 101.

November 14th, 2018

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Dr Kantola is an excellent doctor. If you don't want 100% honesty then he is not the doctor for you. As a nurse I appreciate his frankness and honesty. I don't need things sugar coated, I need to know the facts. I will keep this man as my cardiologist as long as he is practicing!!

August 10th, 2018

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If you are looking for a doctor with good bedside manner, do not see Dr. Kantola! If you are looking for a prescription, see him. He is poised and ready with his prescription pad. He did not want to take the time with me. I had bad reactions to all medications and he wanted to give me more meds to counteract the reactions. For a heart doctor, he has none! No empathy whatsoever and his nurse is not much better.

February 9th, 2016

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My mother had uncontrollable blood pressure and he has it under control! He really know s his stuff! Good Dr

October 10th, 2015

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I would not recommend Dr. Ronald Kantola to anyone.He assumed because i have bad teeth that i am a meth addict and said he smelled ether on me which i did NOT. I have never or ever will do illegal drugs,meth,etc. Not everyone that has bad teeth are drug addicts.He was rude and very hateful i even had a relative of mine come into the exam room with me after i was talking to Dr. Kantola so she can witness his attitude. He wanted me to do a drug test, which i have no problem with doing so.I know with high confidence that i would pass with flying colors. But the point is him making assumptions that i am a meth addict which i am not so i said i will call the state of Oklahoma and then he lost his temper and screamed at me and my relative told us to leave then said go a head and call the state of Oklahomna. So we are going to do that and file a complaint with the licensing board.Also i am personally seeking legal action against Dr.Kantola for slander,defamation of character,humiliation.And… may include Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw Oklahoma.I would not recommend this doctor to anyone as he is very judge mental of people and he labels people all people with bad teeth as drug addicts.

September 16th, 2015

Arkansas Heart Center

4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste AFort Smith, AR 72901

Tel: (479) 484-1010

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903

Tel: (479) 314-6000

Baptist Health Fort Smith

1001 Towson AveFort Smith, AR 72901

Tel: (479) 441-4000

Baptist Health Van Buren

211 Crawford Memorial DrVan Buren, AR 72956

Tel: (479) 474-3401


Dr. Ronald Lawrence Kantola, DO	Dr. Andre' Jozef Nolewajka	Cristy Sharmel Lelievre	Dr. Rudhir Tandon, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease	Nurse Practitioner	Interventional Cardiology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (11 Ratings)	4.4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Fort Smith , AR	Fort Smith , AR	Fort Smith , AR	Bentonville , AR
Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry		Med School: Pt B D S Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Cardiovascular Disease

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest Pain
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Exercise Stress Test
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Nuclear Stress Test
Palpitations
Shortness of Breath
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Arkansas, 2026, Expired

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Oklahoma, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Scott & White Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ronald Kantola affiliated with?: Dr. Ronald Kantola is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Baptist Health Van Buren, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah, and Fort Smith Er And Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Ronald Kantola's office located?: Dr. Ronald Kantola's office is located at 4200 Jenny Lind Rd Ste A, Fort Smith, AR, 72901.
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