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Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD is a cardiologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pinell-Salles has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from GeorgeTown University in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Reston Hospital Center and Stonesprings Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pinell-Salles is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Pinell-Salles is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Pinell-Salles specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Pinell-Salles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pinell-Salles

4.6

27 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Zeinab – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Patty Wilson – Oct 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Anne – Feb 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Elsy – Jan 28, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Richard Y. Melhem – Jan 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Frank Camm – Jul 25, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
May 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Vladimir & Marlen Gonzales – Oct 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Julia – Jul 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
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biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits.
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Maryland Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Pinell-Salles is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Reston Hospital Center

      1850 Town Center Pkwy
      Reston, VA 20190
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

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

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

      Patient Safety Excellence 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

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Stonesprings Hospital Center

      24440 Stone Springs Blvd
      Dulles, VA 20166

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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