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Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD

Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is an internist in Ames, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sarda has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boone County Hospital and Davis County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1816 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010
Telehealth available
(515) 232-2500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sarda specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sarda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sarda

2.6
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Nasty, arrogant doctor. When seeing me in my hospital room he barely acknowledged me. Pushed me forward to listen to my lungs, turned his back to me, mumbled to his nurse, then they walked out of the room. On followup in the clinic, when asked if I had stress and I agreed, he said, "AT AGE 76, YOU ARE AT THE END OF YOUR LIFE! WHY ARE YOU WASTING YOUR TIME WORRYING? STOP WORRYING!" I was so stunned I couldn't even respond. I will NEVER see that disgusting man again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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A Former Patient – Apr 08, 2023
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Dangerous Doctor
In less than 5 minutes he’s made judgement that I lied about a previous doctor, where I have records to prove I saw said doctor. Went to get answers and he wasn’t even willing to find any. He is incompetent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Bruce – Jun 01, 2022
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It's rare to find a physician that is willing to take time to explain all the various aspects of your condition and more importantly one that is focused on the whole you. Dr. Sarda is that physician to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2019
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We ended up seeing Dr. Sarda unexpectedly following my husband's poor stress test score. Although we knew he was behind schedule, he treated us like he had all day. He had more patience than most any dr. I've encountered. He listened, he had a great sense of humor and he told us he thought we'd need a bypass based on what he saw on the test. And turns out he was right, we had an angiogram done and there was no choice but to do a bypass due to so many bad blockages. We would definitely recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Ames, IA – Apr 09, 2018
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I will NEVER recommend this doctor to anybody!! Terribly unethical - I came very close to turning him into the Iowa Board of Medicine for his behavior due to the horrible things he said to my family. Please be careful when dealing with this man!
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
16 others found this helpful
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Ames, Iowa – Mar 23, 2018
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Being followed for cardiac failure, amyloidosis, arrythmia and pacemaker.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ken Friday in Jefferson, IA – Jul 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rakshak Sarda, MD is an internist in Ames, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sarda has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Cardiology

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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  • University Of Saskatchewan College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Healthy Heart Sleep Programs1816 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010
1

Practice

Mercyone Iowa Heart Center Ottumwa1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 207 Ottumwa, IA 52501
2

Practice

Boone County Hospital1015 Union St Boone, IA 50036
3

Practice

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Davis County Hospital

    509 N Madison St
    Bloomfield, IA 52537

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St
    Boone, IA 50036

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

    91%
    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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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