Cardiology
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Cardiology | Cardiovascular Disease | Hypertension
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school Education
Medical School
- Bangalore University, 1992
Medical School
- Vijayanagara Institute Of Medical Sciences, 1987
Internship
- Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital, 1987 - 1988
Residency
- Command Hospital Air Force, 1989 - 1992
Residency
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 1994 - 1996
Fellowship
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, 1996 - 1999
Fellowship
- Medical University of South Carolina, 1992 - 1994
Board Certifications
- Cardiology
star 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.
“Dr. P took his time to listen and respond to my concerns even drawing a diagram of a heart and explaining points involving AFib”
July 14, 2025
“Very good”
July 12, 2025
“Very good”
July 12, 2025
“I love Dr P he is great”
July 5, 2025
“Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD and the Office is friendly”
July 5, 2025
“Doctor P and his staff are excellent professionals with lots of complaints.”
June 22, 2025
“The very best cardiologist in PA. He is widely well known as the best.”
June 18, 2025
“Excellent Cardiologist”
June 14, 2025
“Dr P is an excellent heart doctor!!”
June 14, 2025
“Dr P is the best!”
June 9, 2025
“Services provided was excellent”
June 9, 2025
“Always a pleasure seeing Dr P. He has my complete trust.”
June 9, 2025
“Extraordinary friendliness and expertise! The best!”
June 7, 2025
“Timely efficient thorough complete informative”
June 7, 2025
“Very good”
May 24, 2025
“Dr.P is a good doctor with a simple way of explaining things to me which helps me understand my condition.Thanks Dr.P!!!”
May 21, 2025
“It was an EXCELLENT experience”
May 18, 2025
“Very happy with my provider Dr.P. He explained to me about my health,went over medications,good check up..”
May 18, 2025
“I have been a patient of Dr. Ponnathpur for at least10+Years. He has always been thorough in answering asking questions that I might have. His staff has also been very helpful.”
May 17, 2025
“This was a 6 month follow up”
May 16, 2025
“Excellent Do. And staff!!!”
May 16, 2025
“Dr. P is fantastic. He puts you at ease. Speaks to you in a way you can understand and feel comfortable with. His pt is exceptional. She was knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful and just overall nice. All PT"S should take lessons from her.”
May 14, 2025
“Everyone was courteous and professional.”
May 11, 2025
“Dr. P listened to me & explained everything thoroughly & easy to understand. His suggestions were on-point & made sense.”
May 10, 2025
“I Trust This Doctor with My Life”
May 4, 2025
“Dr. P was super kind, personable and I liked him very much.”
April 26, 2025
“Very good”
April 20, 2025
“Always get excellent service when visiting Cardiology services and Dr Ponnathpur. His support staff is very caring and provide very good patient care.”
April 14, 2025
“Dr. P. Is the best.”
March 30, 2025
“Dr Ponnathpur Is understanding, knowledgeable and put my mind at ease. He explained my condition in terms that I could understand. At the end of the appointment, he asked If I had any concerns I'd like to talk to him about that he didn't cover during the appointment. I will definitely refer Dr Ponnathpur to family and friends.”
March 29, 2025
“Dr. P. Is very good. He along with other doctors saved my life 9 years ago.”
March 27, 2025
“Dr P was-as usual-very interested in what has been going on with my health. He thoroughly goes through my cardiac history and makes recommendations or necessary comments. He always talks with me about any of my concerns. Extremely personable and professional, and very caring,”
March 22, 2025
“Dr P is fantastic”
March 13, 2025
“Dr. P is very kind, understanding and supportive.”
March 9, 2025
“I am mainly affiliated with another Network but could not get an appointment with a doctor local to my home. I am very happy to have gotten an appointment with this doctor at the Brodheadsville location and the girls in the office along with MT Natalie went above and beyond for their new patient. Thank you!”
March 4, 2025
“He was very kind, helpful and caring!”
March 1, 2025
“Dr. Ponnathpur has worked tirelessly with me via My Chart contact to treat some significant edema issues and I could not have gotten this type of attention from most Heath Care Professionals. He is a extremely good Cardiologist and I have put my life in his care for many years. One of the Best Doctors on my care team.”
February 27, 2025
“Went very wellnappreciated there time in doinv so.thank you”
February 20, 2025
“Good Experience.. Service was very professional”
February 20, 2025
“Nice respectful staff at Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
February 19, 2025
“Dr P is the most caring and thoughtful doctor I have ever hadI trust him with my lifeHe listens and discusses my heart issues with meHe respects my concerns”
February 15, 2025
“Dr P. Is the best Dr that St.Lukes has and also the best Dr to see for Medical problems and is always so caring and his staff are always so kind and courteous and attentive as well”
February 5, 2025
“I found Dr.Ponnathpur, MD to be excellent. Every doctor should be like him. Patient, listened well put me at ease. His staff was fantastic. His nurse was another one who put you at ease and when I went for the stress test the two doctors were great.”
February 1, 2025
“We are very happy with our team at the office! The doctor Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD is above great and helpful ! Always helps us understand the situation and offers suggestions for change of medicine ways of doing things and items to look at and listen for we travel anywhere to have this team thank you”
January 30, 2025
“All good experiences Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD as it is with all our visits at this location. All personnel were knowledgeable , courteous , and responsive to any questions we had.”
January 14, 2025
“Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD Extraordinary caring and expertise! Above and beyond expectations!”
January 13, 2025
“First visit with Dr. Ponnathpur, MD He explained everything very clearly. I his attitude.”
January 7, 2025
“Always treated well a very friendly and efficient and Knowledgeable at the office of Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
January 4, 2025
“Dr Ponnathpur is patient and kind. Always tries to encourage me.”
December 29, 2024
“Dr. Ponnathpur is the best there is !I am self pay and would not see anyone else even though my insurance does Not Cover my visits to Dr. Ponnathpur”
December 28, 2024
“Very good.”
December 27, 2024
“Dr Ponathpur is up to snuff as a Cardiologist.”
December 25, 2024
“Outstanding experience with Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD My doctor encouraged me to maintain good health as I age. He is very professional.”
December 23, 2024
“I always have a good experience with Dr Ponnathpur, MD”
December 22, 2024
“Always a pleasure seeing Dr Ponnathpur, MD”
December 20, 2024
“Dr. Ponnathapur and his staff have a wonderful bedside manner. Always feel very comfortable with them. I am never rushed and I feel like they really listen. I find this to be very refreshing. Unfortunately, I have not had good experiences elsewhere. I would recommend this group to anyone without hesitation.”
December 20, 2024
“Dr. Ponnathpur has always been attentive and helpful. He is a great Doctor and always helps me with my medical conditions,And gives me excellent advice and care.”
December 11, 2024
“I feel much better after talking to Dr. Ponnathpur, MD About my health issues.”
December 8, 2024
“Not only would I recommend Dr. Ponnathpur, I have already recommended Dr. Ponnathpur to several people. Outstanding care in every way”
December 8, 2024
“The experience was really good and I did not have to wait at all was taken inside and saw the provider who was very patient with me went through my health in detail and advised accordingly. It was a great experience with Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
November 27, 2024
“Love Dr. Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD and the St. Luke's staff.”
November 24, 2024
“Very good checkup, from Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur,MD explained medications, went over bloodwork. Dr. P concerned about Blood results, told me to call his office in the event of my heart health problems OR if pressure Or chest pain go to the Emergency Room.”
November 20, 2024
“Dr. Ponnathpur is an excellnt doctor.”
November 15, 2024
“Dr. P is caring, understanding, detail oriented,Thorough and explains everything in terms that I understand. Thank you Dr. P.”
November 3, 2024
“I had a very pleasant and well informed visit with Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
October 27, 2024
“Saw doctor promptly and have great respect for treatment and advice from Dr.Ponnathpur.”
October 24, 2024
“Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD ,The nursing and technical staff were great!”
October 15, 2024
“All good. Dr.P is a wonderful human being”
October 12, 2024
“Visits with this physician Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD are always appropriate and helpful. All my health issues are reviewed.”
October 10, 2024
“All exceptional experiences Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
September 23, 2024
“Dr Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD and his staff are always well informed and courteous.”
September 21, 2024
“Excellent experience with Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD and all of doctor's team”
September 9, 2024
“Great office and staff. Dr Ponnathpur is a highly qualified,kind patient man. Thankful that he's my doctor.”
September 9, 2024
“Excellent care from Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD”
September 8, 2024
5.0 RATING
“The Dr was excellent. I would definitely go back to her if.i ever need a podiatrist again”
July 20, 2025