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Dr. Deborah Ekery, MD

Dr. Deborah Ekery, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Deborah Ekery, MD is a cardiologist in Austin, TX. Dr. Ekery has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. She is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and Heart Hospital of Austin. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Locations

Austin Heart - Central Park

Austin Heart - Central Park900 W 38th St Ste 400 Austin, TX 78705
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ekery is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Ekery is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ekery specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Ekery's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ekery

4.9

69 ratings, 57 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeremy Solomons – Jul 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James Wright – Jul 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TR, MD – Jun 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lynne Anderson – Jun 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie C – Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Orion Knox – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jo Ann Walker – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jerry – Jan 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Ann Schkade – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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clarence lasby – Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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One of the best... – Nov 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Pekar – Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Sparks in Austin, TX – Aug 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Susan – Aug 12, 2019
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care philosophy

Austin Heart ; MissionTo provide exceptional cardiac and vascular care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness and personal pride.Austin Heart ; ValuesI C A R E...Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Ekery comes to us from El Paso, Texas. After completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin, she received her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Boston University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Southwestern Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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  • Diastolic Dysfunction after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Frequent Finding of Clinical Significance not Influenced by Intravenous Calcium

Dr. Ekery is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Heart Hospital of Austin

      3801 N Lamar Blvd
      Austin, TX 78756
      Recipient of 51
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards
    • St. David's Medical Center

      919 E 32nd St
      Austin, TX 78705
      Recipient of 86
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality