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Vidyashankar R. Ponnathpur, MD

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Cardiology
272-212-4000

Locations & Contact

St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - East Stroudsburg
235 East Brown Street
Suite 302
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
272-212-4000
866-230-6623

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Dr. Vidya Ponnathpur
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Dr. Ponnathpur - Your Health Live interview
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Education

Bangalore University, 1992
Vijayanagara Institute Of Medical Sciences, 1987
Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital, 1987 - 1988
Command Hospital Air Force, 1989 - 1992
Medical University of South Carolina, 1994 - 1996
Medical University of South Carolina College of Me, 1994 - 1996
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, 1996 - 1999
Medical University of South Carolina, 1992 - 1994

Ratings & Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke’s University Health Network.

 

Overall Score

5 out of 5
248 ratings , 63 reviews

Patient Reviews

03/11/2024
Been with Dr. Ponnathpur for years.

02/29/2024
Dr. Ponnathpur continues to offer the highest medical care. He takes the necessary time, communicates extremely well, and as such, you feel he has truly connected with you. His explanations are clear and you leave with a confident plan going forward. A tremendous doctor!

02/29/2024
Always a great appt with the Dr and only trust him

02/23/2024
Dr. Ponnathpur is the best!! Just an excellent doctor.

02/19/2024
None

02/17/2024
I had great experience everyone was so professional , I was so comfortable with the treatment I give them A plus .

02/12/2024
Appointments with Dr P are always excellent!

01/29/2024
I Respect Dr P in my heart I feel he saved my life

01/27/2024
Dr.Ponnathpur is an excellent physician with awesome interpersonal skills and compassion

01/23/2024
Everyone was exceptionally nice, especially Nurse Shaina. Dr. P is always very helpful with explaining anything new, It was a very pleasant visit.

01/22/2024
My provider set me up for stress test, now that I have a pacemaker. The test proved good in my behalf. The office notified me of the results the following day.

01/19/2024
Very good experience

01/18/2024
Doctor Ponnathpur is excellent dr.

01/17/2024
You need to clone him. Very hard to find him in someone else

01/15/2024
Dr Ponnathpur is friendly, and understanding. He explains things well.

01/13/2024
Dr P and staff are the Best. Thank you

01/04/2024
Good visit

01/01/2024
AWESOME!!!

12/29/2023
The appointment was routine, and just fine.

12/18/2023
Excellent, competent, efficient, professional, and courteous care

12/17/2023
Dr. P is an outstanding cardiologist and a wonderful human being. I am fortunate to be his patient!

12/17/2023
I can't say enough good things about everyone at this practice, they are knowledgeable, caring, friendly and efficient.

12/17/2023
Excellent

11/29/2023
Dr. P is the BEST!

11/21/2023
Good

11/13/2023
Dr. Ponnathpur has been my cardiologist for many years. He has always been thorough, kind, respectful and always demonstrated to me that he was doing his best to provide me with the best care possible. I was and continue to be grateful to him.

11/09/2023
Doctor P is great doctor he listen to what you have to say

10/29/2023
It's all good with my visit with Dr. Ponnathpur.

10/26/2023
Dr. Ponnathpur and everyone in this office always caring and attentive

10/21/2023
Dr. P is the best!!!!!

10/20/2023
Very professional, caring and knowledgeable physician.

10/20/2023
All good.

10/20/2023
Dr.Ponnathpur is the best of the best! I'm sad to we are leaving the area, so he can no longer be my cardiologist. A huge loss for me.

10/19/2023
Always a good experience at this office

10/19/2023
The staff was so nice very respectful including inside the office with the attending nurse working with Dr R Ponnathpur and Dr. Ponnathpur couldn;t of been more kind, compationate, and very patient with me and my concerns

10/04/2023
Office visits ALWAYS are pleasant. Dr. & his staff are great!

09/18/2023
Always had good care and questions a li ways answered

09/13/2023
Always good experiences with Dr. P. And the entire staff.

09/11/2023
Always have a positive experience with Dr Panathpur. Great Dr!

09/08/2023
Good team of all

09/08/2023
Extraordinary friendliness and expertise!

08/29/2023
My visit was to confirm my health, this was confirmed and I was satisfied 100%

08/27/2023
Everyone was great. Very welcoming and friendly

08/27/2023
Nothing about recent visit. He did however diagnose a serious health problem while I was in the hospital for something else. I will be forever grateful and have a great deal of respect for him regarding this. He went theextra step of talking to my primary doctor when I was unsure ehether to do a test or not, putting my mind at ease with it. Dr. Ponathpur is excellant and cares about his patients. He has a way of making you feel comfortablre.

08/26/2023
Dr.P is the best

08/26/2023
Dr p. Listens-cares and spends time with me

08/25/2023
All my visits to Dr. P were excellent.

08/23/2023
*Dr. P. is the best!!

08/21/2023
I was impressed that they fit me in as an emergency visit within 1 hour of my condition being known by Dr. Ponnathpur.

08/20/2023
Excellent care by Dr. P and his staffer

07/31/2023
The Dr ordered the correct test for me which led to a surgery, and moist likely saved my life as I know it.. I am very grateful to Dr P

07/28/2023
My visit is always good

07/08/2023
Dr. PONNATHPUR & his office staff are always very caring & helpful.

07/06/2023
Always a good experience. Receptionist is always very friendly Dr. Ponnathpur's nurse is a delight and makes you feel very comfortable. Dr. Ponnathpur has a wonderful bedside manner and is a very caring doctor.

07/05/2023
Top provider!

06/30/2023
The visit went very well and with all my concerns addressed.

06/29/2023
Dr P is the absolute BOMB!

06/26/2023
Always a good experience with staff and Dr. P is the Best Cardiologist, I'm lucky to have him as my doctor

06/26/2023
My experiences are always great at *Dr. P.'s office. Never a problem at all.

06/25/2023
Dr. Ponnathpur always puts me at ease and always takes the time to answer any questions I might have. I believe he truly cares about his patients.Also, his office nurse was excellent--professional and respectful.

06/24/2023
Dr. Ponnathpur is an exemplary physician: Knowledgeable, compassionate, and courteous. His Office Staff is very competent and pleasant.

06/23/2023
I was very happy with the visit.

06/23/2023
I'm extremely happy with my doctor and would be happy to recommend any of my friends to him if they needed a cardiologist .