Penelope Rampersad, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.4684
- Desk:
- 216.445.7131
- Fax:
- 216.445.6166
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Acute Care Medicine
- Acute Inpatient Care
- Acute Postoperative Pain Management
- Adult General Clinical Cardiology
- Arrhythmia Management Including Cardioversion
- Assessment of Myocardial Viability
- Bronchoscopy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Critical Care
- Cardiac Device Therapy
- Cardiac Intensive Care
- Cardiac Rapid Response (CMET)
- Cardiac Risk Factor Reduction
- Cardiac Transplant
- Cardiology
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiovascular Critical Care
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Cardioversion
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Clinical Mechanical Cardiac Support
- Clinical Research in Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Intensive Care
- Critical Care
- Critical Care Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Diagnostic Clinical Cardiology
- Doppler Echocardiography
- Echocardiography
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- End-of-Life Care
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Evidence-based Medicine
- Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy
- Fluoroscopy
- General Cardiology
- General Cardiology Consult
- Healthcare Administration
- Heart Catheterization
- Heart Disease Prevention
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Lung Transplant
- Hemodynamic Evaluation
- Inotropic Support
- Intensive Care of Complex Post Operative Problems
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
- Invasive Monitoring
- Laryngoscopy
- Lipid-Lowering Therapy
- Long-Term Ventilator Care
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Medical Consultation in Perioperative Care
- Medical/Surgical Decision-making
- Moderate and Deep Sedation
- Oxygen Therapy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Perioperative Cardiac Management
- Perioperative Echocardiography
- Positive Airway Pressure Titration (CPAP; Bilevel PAP Titration)
- Post Operative Cardiac Care in Hospital or OPD
- Post-Acute Care
- Postoperative Medicine
- Preoperative Evaluation of Valvular Disease
- Swan-Ganz Catheterization
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Thoracentesis
- Timing of Valve Surgery
- Tracheal Intubation
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)
- Ultrasound-guided Procedures
- Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access
- Vascular Access
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Ventilator Management
- Ventilator Support for Critical Illnesses
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acid-Base Disorders
- Acquired Adult Cardiac Disease
- Acquired Valve Disease
- Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Acute Lung Injury
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease
- Anoxia
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Arrhythmia
- Bacterial Endocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Cardiovascular Disease in Women
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Congenital Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Spasm
- Delirium
- Dissection of the Aorta
- Emergency Cardiology
- Exertional Chest Pain
- Heart Valve Infections
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Hypertension in the Elderly
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Myocarditis
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Respiratory Failure
- Sepsis
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Surgical Critical Care
- Valvular Heart Disease
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View All PlansAbout Penelope Rampersad, MD, MSc, FRCPC
After completing a Masters in Cardiac Physiology, Dr. Rampersad earned her medical degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Adult Cardiology fellowship at the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada. She then went onto complete additional subspecialty fellowships in Adult Congenital Cardiology at the University of Toronto, and Critical Care Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rampersad is a Fellow the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with standing in Internal Medicine, Adult Cardiology, and Critical Care Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and has completed the Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2017
Fellowship - University of Toronto
Adult Cardiology (Congenital Heart Disease) Clinical Research Fellowship
Toronto, Ontario,
2015
Fellowship - University of Toronto
Adult Cardiology
Toronto, Ontario,
2014
Residency - University of Toronto
Internal Medicine
Toronto, Ontario,
2011
Medical Education - University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
2008
Graduate School - University of Manitoba
Physiology
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
2004
Undergraduate - University of Alberta
Pharmacology
Edmonton, Alberta,
2000
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Critical Care Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Mechanical Circulatory Support Cardiogenic Shock
Research & Publications
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|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
9 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 12, 2023
Dr. Rampersand was extremely thoughtful and thorough. All of my concerns were addressed.
Reviewed on May 12, 2023
Dr. Rampersand was thoughtful and thorough. All of my concerns were addressed. I would recommend her to others as well.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023
I was very impressed with her thoroughness
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
Doctor took time to answer all my questions about test results and explain diagnosis and treatment.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023
I loved *Dr. Rampersad. She was engaged in the visit and I did not feel rushed. Would strongly recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
Dr Rampersad is very caring, patient and professional.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Dr Rampersad is a caring and compassionate physician. She is very professional but at the same time makes me as a patient feel like part of the family.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2022
Dr. Rampersad and her team are a delight to visit with.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2022
Dr. Rampersad is a very thorough and pleasant person.