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Dr. Vijaya Pokala, MD

Dr. Vijaya Pokala, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Vijaya Pokala, MD is a cardiologist in Nacogdoches, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pokala has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Rangaraya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Nacogdoches Medical Center and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

4920 NE Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, TX 75965

Dr. Pokala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Pokala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pokala

4.0

16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
19%
19%

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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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Carolyn H. – Nov 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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Scott from Nacogdoches – Sep 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sep 26, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Laurie McDonald in Timpson, TX – Aug 16, 2018
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Richard Carlson in Nacogdoches, TX – Dec 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vijaya Pokala, MD is a cardiologist in Nacogdoches, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pokala has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Rangaraya Medical...read more
  • 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.

  • Coney Island Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • Cardiology Coney Island Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Rangaraya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Hindi

Dr. Pokala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Best Cardiologist, 2008

  • Best Cardiology Fellow, 1989

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Locations

Practice

Nacogdoches Medical Center4920 NE Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, TX 75965
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Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital1204 N Mound St Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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Office1023 N Mound St Ste L Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

    1204 N Mound St
    Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Nacogdoches Medical Center

    4920 NE Stallings Dr
    Nacogdoches, TX 75965

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% 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
  • Sabine County Hospital

    750 PO Box
    Hemphill, TX 75948
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