Ravisankar Bolla, MD
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Lutheran Hospital
1730 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
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- Appointment:
- 440.333.8600
- Desk:
- 440.333.8600
- Fax:
- 440.333.5015
Treatment & Services
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
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View All PlansAbout Ravisankar Bolla, MD
Ravisanker Reddy Bolla, MD, is a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. He sees patients in his office at Westside Cardiology in Fairview Park and at Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland.
Specialty Interests: Coronary interventions, including angioplasty, cardiac catheterization and stenting; nuclear cardiology; transesophageal echocardiography (TEE); cardiovascular disease
Number of Patients Treated: The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute annually performs more than 8,000 cardiac catheterizations for diagnosing heart disease and more than 1,600 nonsurgical interventions for heart disease. Dr. Bolla has performed thousands of catheterizations and coronary interventions during his 25 years in practice.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures, go to
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.
Education and Training: Dr. Bolla earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. After completing an internship at Government General Hospital in Guntur, he served for two years as a medical officer with the Ministry of Health in Jamaica, West Indies. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Bolla completed a residency at Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, followed by fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, also at Wright State. Dr. Bolla has been in practice since 1992 and joined the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2016.
About Dr. Bolla: “I enjoy interventional cardiology for the challenges it presents. Cardiology is the most interesting of all fields, and I find it gratifying and fulfilling when I can make a positive impact on a patient’s life.”
Leisure Activities: In warm weather Dr. Bolla often can be found cheering on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field or taking on the challenges of golf. Year-round, he enjoys cooking.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Wright State Univ. School of Med.
Cardiology
Dayton,
OH USA
1992
Residency - Wright State Univ. School of Med.
Internal Medicine
Dayton,
OH USA
1989
Residency - Wright State Univ. School of Med.
Internal Medicine
Dayton,
OH USA
1987
Medical School - Guntur Medical College
India
1981
Specialty Interests
Coronary interventions, including angioplasty, cardiac catheterization and stenting; nuclear cardiology; transesophageal echocardiography (TEE); cardiovascular disease
Research & Publications
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316 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
24 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2019
Dr bolla and his staff are very professional, answers all questions and is concerned about his patients
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2019
Dr. Bolla was very professional and listened to my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2019
Dr Bolla and staff very professional and courteous
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2018
Excellent care by staff and physician
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2018
great doctor. I would recommend him to anybody that has heart conditions
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2018
Wanted to prescribe old medication that made me extremely sick. I then told Dr. Bolla that I refused to take the medication that he wanted to prescribe, he backed off and handled the situation professionally.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2018
My primary has a care coordinator working for our primary and two other doctors which gives us her direct number for questions on problems that we do not have a direct staffing number on the different specialist I have when trying to contact them rather going to the general clinic number. The care coordination with the primary doctor staff is one of the best services my wife and I depend on with the Clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2018
My experience with Dr. Bolla has always been great.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2018
Dr. Bolla has been my cardiologist for a number of years now and I'm very pleased with him and his staff.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2018
I was scared to death when I went to Dr. Bolla office, because I didn't know what to expect, from the time I walked in, I instantly felt relief and I felt like I was in good hands. CARLOTTA , my nurse, was my angel She is absolutely amazing. GOD put her right there especially for me. Sharon the receptionist was so accommodating, and Dr. BOLLA was excellent in explaining everything to me. I am SO THANKFUL for Dr. BOLLA and his team. I know I am in the BEST CARE. Thank you
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2018
Because of the genuine concern that Dr. BOLLA and his staff has for me and my condition and because of the way they treated me, I am now a patient if Dr. Bolla , and I know I will receive the BEST care possible. Thank you
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2018
very good experience with the office staff and Dr. Bolla is wonderful!
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018
I've been seeing dr. Bolla And his staff for almost 12 years and health care has been solid .
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2018
Dr. Bolla was wonderful!
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
Experience with Dr. Bolla and his entire staff is always exceptional. All are very personable and show concern for my health.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2018
I was taken into the exam room within 15 minutes of getting there. The nurse took all my physical details and then I sat and waited for over 45 minutes to see the doctor---that lasted all of 10 minutes.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2018
Dr. Bolla is a phenomenal Cardiologist and I rate him 10 out of 10.
Reviewed on May 31, 2018
Customer service needs improvement. My phone experiences with Dr. Bolla's secretary were frustrating-from demeanor to relaying information to setting an appointment. I had to call for results of bloodwork after 2 wks. had passed, only to be told Dr. Bolla did not order the tests, that the nurse practitioner (with office of my PCP) ordered the bloodwork. Mychart , online service, indicated they were ordered by Dr. Bolla. I was referred to see a cardiologist by the nurse practitioner at my PCP's office due to some symptoms I told her about.
Reviewed on May 10, 2018
I feel very secure with Dr.Bolla's care and attention. He fully understands my condition and helps me cope with it.
Reviewed on May 10, 2018
I always expect to have a delay in seeing a specialist, usually a month +/-. However, I saw *Dr. Bolla a week after my call.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2018
Dr Bolla is not only an excellent physician, but a great person who truly cares about his patients wellbeing.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2018
It took an hour before I could see the doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
very good doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
waiting to see the doctor was way to long spend to much time in the waiting area very poor