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Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Richardson, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Plano and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

3001 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 175 Richardson, TX 75082
Telehealth available
(214) 635-5701

Dr. Ammar Jr 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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ammar Jr specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ammar Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ammar Jr

4.7

47 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 04, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2023
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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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Moses Holmes – Mar 13, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Howard – Dec 29, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Earl Smith – Apr 02, 2021
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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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Patrick J Navin – Mar 10, 2021
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What could be improved
No results
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Jun 06, 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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Dixon Gary in Dallas, TX – Nov 24, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Karen Hicks in Farmersville – Apr 29, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Roger Reichenbach in Corinth – Nov 17, 2017
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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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Denton, TX – Nov 07, 2017
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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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LeAnne Adams in Denton, TX – Oct 25, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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judy abram in Aubrey, TX – Oct 08, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Dana Dillenberg in Denton, Tx – Oct 02, 2017
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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
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Little Elm, TX – Aug 25, 2017
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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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Joy Milton in Denton, TX – Aug 12, 2017
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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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Jeff B. in Aubrey, TX – Jul 18, 2017
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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 Georgen in Double Oak, TX – Jul 18, 2017
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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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Lori Rohloff-Peek in Denton, TX – Jul 14, 2017
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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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Denton, TX – Jun 05, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ammar was born in the coalfields of West Virginia where he attended high school and was an all-state football player. Following graduation, he trained as a biomedical engineer at Vanderbilt. He returned to his home state for medical school...read more

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*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 Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-interventional Cardiology

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics - Interventional Cardiology

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-cardiovascular Disease

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-cardiovascular Disease|university Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-interventional Cardiology

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics - Cardiovascular Disease

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-chief Resident

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics - Chief Resident

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics|university Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics-chief Resident

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1991

  • West Virginia University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Ammar Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office3001 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 175 Richardson, TX 75082
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office5085 W Park Blvd Ste 160 Plano, TX 75093
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    Practice

    Office1105 Central Expy N Ste 2330 Allen, TX 75013
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 500 Plano, TX 75093
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist Richardson Medical Center

      2831 E President George Bush Hwy
      Richardson, TX 75082
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Medical City Plano

      3901 W 15th St
      Plano, TX 75075
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality