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Ricardo Cardona Guarache, MD MPH
Optum Provider
Specialty
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Phone Number
Fax Number
1-425-339-5448
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I was very impressed with Dr. Ricardo Cardona. He had obviously researched my medical history and spent a lot of time with me, explained my test results at length and thoroughly explained different treatment options. I really appreciate the time he spent with me and I would highly recommend him to others.
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Exemplary service
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Very knowledgeable caring and understandable.
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Very informative, friendly, makes me confident in him.
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There was only good
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Excellent physician!!
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Good
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It was a beneficial visit with Doctor Cardona.
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Dr Cardona was very thorough and took time to answer all questions.
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I was upset he was reading my records in front of me and was explaining in kindergarten language ( like trying to explain what is his specialty he said I'm a plumber, and you need to see electrician , I was expecting more professional explanations, he could of asked me if I'm working in medical field, I actually have masters degree in pharmaceutical industry, so I had to go back look all my records and better understand what exactly happened.Anyway he was probably very knowledgeable but I didn't have much conversation,
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Dr Cardona explains,listens, and always is concerned about any issues affecting my health.
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Dr. Cardona is exceptional.
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I'd give Dr Cardona a 10 in the 5-point scale questions above
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Excellent doctor,patient,answers questions very clear when explaining medical concerns
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Dr. CARDONA GUARACHE recommended against the procedure I was sent there to discuss. This was appropriate. And while I was there he solved a heart rhythm problem that two previous cardiologists have missed. He made a change in my medication that has improved my quality of life tremendously. Very grateful to him for this.
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Everything went well
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Dr had apparently not reviewed the record related to my surgery to know the extent of the surgical procedure. He referenced a mitral valve replacement, but the actual procedure was a mitral valve repair. Dr seemed confused overall. Dr seemed to believe that I had atrial fibrillation prior to surgery, however, that was Incorrect. After he took time to quickly review the medical record, he then appeared to have more understanding about my situation and ordered a CT scan to check If the clip placed in the heart area during surgery remained in place which would determine if anticoagulant therapy will be necessary.
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I needed to fill in information,but Dr did not have in terms of my hospital stay and that I had to have a transfusion while there
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Dr. Cardona was very thorough. He had a video , a chart and even one of the devices in his pocket !
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Well informed and treated well.
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About Ricardo Cardona Guarache, MD MPH
Dr. Cardona is a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist with expertise in complex ablations, lead extractions and implantable defibrillators and pacemakers. He combines the latest technology with evidence-based practices and provides personalized patient care. He has authored several peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, focusing on novel approaches to cardiac procedures and device management. Dr. Cardona is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine/Washington State University.Philosophy of care
I take a personalized approach to the care of my patients.Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease
Licenses
WA, MD60954575
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Care Washington
NPI
1962667485
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Education
Medical School
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Central University of Venezuela
Residency
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Cardiovascular Diseases
Fellowship
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University of California, San Francisco, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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