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Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD

(Dr. Roja Chandrashekhar Pondicherry-Harish, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Medical College of Georgia (2011)
Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), percutaneous transluminal coronary artery angioplasty, resuscitation, and more.
4645 Nw 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32605

Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital HCA Florida Lake City Hospital and INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGISTS OF GAINESVILLE, PA.

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Office Locations

Address:

4645 Nw 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32605

Some issues Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

  • Take blood samples
  • Inject dye for an angiogram
  • Check for valve defects
  • Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
  • Take a biopsy
  • Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
  • Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring 31
angioplasty 72
blood draw 25
cardiac procedures 1022
cardioversion 33
catheterization 224
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 1119
hospital care 525
inpatient care 525
lab tests 228
minimally invasive procedures 254
nuclear scan 76
preventive care 17
stent placement (stenting) 36
stress testing 211
ultrasound (sonogram) 621
vascular procedures 179

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 219
Ethnicity
Black / African American 39
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 361
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 6
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 158
85 and over 75
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 22
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 13
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 4
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2011. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2011)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2014)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGISTS OF GAINESVILLE, PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Roja C. Pondicherry-Harish, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $6,070 OPTIS
$2,303 		DRAGONFLY OPSTAR
$1,312 		MitraClip System
$1,040 		Xience V coronary stent system
$749 		Optis Coronary Imaging System
$219 		Other
$446
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $2,567 CoreValve Evolut
$1,181 		Resolute
$64
$1,323
ABIOMED $1,925 Impella
$1,925
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $1,503 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve
$155 		EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV)
$120 		Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
$116
$1,112
Penumbra, Inc. $1,239 Indigo
$1,119 		Penumbra System
$103 		Indigo System
$17
Other $6,232 COREVALVE EVOLUT R
$812 		Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System
$615 		Angio-Seal
$551 		Repatha
$408 		Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac
$271 		Other
$3,576
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $10,331
Travel and Lodging $7,779
Consulting Fee $1,312
Education $113

Biography

Dr. Roja Pondicherry-Harish is an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist in Gainesville, FL. He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia.

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