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Cardiovascular Disease
Critical Care Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Rajnish Prasad, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2005.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Critical Care Medicine Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2005
Office Locations
Expertise
About Rajnish Prasad, MD
Dr. Rajnish Prasad is board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. He completed a six-year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine program at Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel University School of Medicine). He completed his medicine internship and residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1997. Afterwards, he completed his Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2000. He then completed a Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and the was a research fellow there until 2003. He then was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland directing the coronary care unit until 2005.
Dr. Prasad joined Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine, in 2005 and is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Kennestone Hospitals.
Dr. Prasad’s areas of interest include cardiac critical care and cardiovascular research. He is currently a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 295 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
It is an accessible, friendly facility that has very professional staff
July 6, 2024
5
Very calming.
June 14, 2024
5
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician
June 14, 2024
5
Always good experience. Have recommended him to many others
June 13, 2024
5
My care team is awesome. The take great care of me.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad and his staff are the best.
May 24, 2024
5
Grateful for Dr. Prasad's professional and personable care!
May 13, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is always very informative and patient giving me time to ask any questions or concerns.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is quite a knowledgeable and friendly doctor,who has my interest at heart. ...a doctor who is as good as they can be.
May 12, 2024
5
a 30 minute wait in the exam room for the Dr, but beyond that, outstanding all around.
May 9, 2024
5
I was a bit hesitant about going in but once I was there and spoke with the nurses and the Dr I was put at ease.
May 6, 2024
5
We enjoyed the friendliness of the employees.
May 5, 2024
5
Thank you
May 4, 2024
5
I feel comfortable having Dr. Prasad helping me navigate my remaining days. I recommend him to everyone in my sphere of influence!
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is the Best! He is what makes Wellstar the go to center for medical care...caring should be his middle name. What a wonderful example of a great human being. Thank you Dr. Prasad !!!
May 3, 2024
5
Professional
May 3, 2024
5
excellent
May 2, 2024
5
The MA was attentive and professional. Dr. Prasad had his usual great personality and helpful with his medical advice.
April 26, 2024
5
Doctor was very involved and interested in making sure I am on right path for medical care and staff very friendly.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a pleasant visit. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
5
Caring staff
April 25, 2024
5
The office staff, nurses and Dr have ALWAYS been outstanding. Very through and I believe they truly care.
April 13, 2024
5
Took extra time with a patient making Dr run behind. Nurse came in to tell Me that he would be in shortly. Dr . Apologized and all was good!
March 31, 2024
5
This is how I feel whenever I come to this office. Safe, value, respectable and understood. Thanks for a job well done!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad was Great! He answered all my questions in detail!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is awesome, he listens to patient very carefully. He thoroughly reviews other meds patient is on plus other medical conditions they may have. Love the office staff and nurses too, very efficient and kind.
March 28, 2024
5
I have gone there for many years and always have a good experience
March 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so nice. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
March 26, 2024
5
The nurse, the assistant to my doctor, was very well knowledgeable and was extremely kind to me and so was the doctor. So I'm very much pleased with my heart being in this doctor's hand as well as his nurse which was the assistant. Thank you.
March 27, 2024
5
It is an accessible, friendly facility that has very professional staff
July 6, 2024
5
Very calming.
June 14, 2024
5
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician
June 14, 2024
5
Always good experience. Have recommended him to many others
June 13, 2024
5
My care team is awesome. The take great care of me.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad and his staff are the best.
May 24, 2024
5
Grateful for Dr. Prasad's professional and personable care!
May 13, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is always very informative and patient giving me time to ask any questions or concerns.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is quite a knowledgeable and friendly doctor,who has my interest at heart. ...a doctor who is as good as they can be.
May 12, 2024
5
a 30 minute wait in the exam room for the Dr, but beyond that, outstanding all around.
May 9, 2024
5
I was a bit hesitant about going in but once I was there and spoke with the nurses and the Dr I was put at ease.
May 6, 2024
5
We enjoyed the friendliness of the employees.
May 5, 2024
5
Thank you
May 4, 2024
5
I feel comfortable having Dr. Prasad helping me navigate my remaining days. I recommend him to everyone in my sphere of influence!
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is the Best! He is what makes Wellstar the go to center for medical care...caring should be his middle name. What a wonderful example of a great human being. Thank you Dr. Prasad !!!
May 3, 2024
5
Professional
May 3, 2024
5
excellent
May 2, 2024
5
The MA was attentive and professional. Dr. Prasad had his usual great personality and helpful with his medical advice.
April 26, 2024
5
Doctor was very involved and interested in making sure I am on right path for medical care and staff very friendly.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a pleasant visit. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
5
Caring staff
April 25, 2024
5
The office staff, nurses and Dr have ALWAYS been outstanding. Very through and I believe they truly care.
April 13, 2024
5
Took extra time with a patient making Dr run behind. Nurse came in to tell Me that he would be in shortly. Dr . Apologized and all was good!
March 31, 2024
5
This is how I feel whenever I come to this office. Safe, value, respectable and understood. Thanks for a job well done!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad was Great! He answered all my questions in detail!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is awesome, he listens to patient very carefully. He thoroughly reviews other meds patient is on plus other medical conditions they may have. Love the office staff and nurses too, very efficient and kind.
March 28, 2024
5
I have gone there for many years and always have a good experience
March 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so nice. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
March 26, 2024
5
The nurse, the assistant to my doctor, was very well knowledgeable and was extremely kind to me and so was the doctor. So I'm very much pleased with my heart being in this doctor's hand as well as his nurse which was the assistant. Thank you.
March 27, 2024
5
It is an accessible, friendly facility that has very professional staff
July 6, 2024
5
Very calming.
June 14, 2024
5
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician
June 14, 2024
5
Always good experience. Have recommended him to many others
June 13, 2024
5
My care team is awesome. The take great care of me.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad and his staff are the best.
May 24, 2024
5
Grateful for Dr. Prasad's professional and personable care!
May 13, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is always very informative and patient giving me time to ask any questions or concerns.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is quite a knowledgeable and friendly doctor,who has my interest at heart. ...a doctor who is as good as they can be.
May 12, 2024
5
a 30 minute wait in the exam room for the Dr, but beyond that, outstanding all around.
May 9, 2024
5
I was a bit hesitant about going in but once I was there and spoke with the nurses and the Dr I was put at ease.
May 6, 2024
5
We enjoyed the friendliness of the employees.
May 5, 2024
5
Thank you
May 4, 2024
5
I feel comfortable having Dr. Prasad helping me navigate my remaining days. I recommend him to everyone in my sphere of influence!
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is the Best! He is what makes Wellstar the go to center for medical care...caring should be his middle name. What a wonderful example of a great human being. Thank you Dr. Prasad !!!
May 3, 2024
5
Professional
May 3, 2024
5
excellent
May 2, 2024
5
The MA was attentive and professional. Dr. Prasad had his usual great personality and helpful with his medical advice.
April 26, 2024
5
Doctor was very involved and interested in making sure I am on right path for medical care and staff very friendly.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a pleasant visit. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
5
Caring staff
April 25, 2024
5
The office staff, nurses and Dr have ALWAYS been outstanding. Very through and I believe they truly care.
April 13, 2024
5
Took extra time with a patient making Dr run behind. Nurse came in to tell Me that he would be in shortly. Dr . Apologized and all was good!
March 31, 2024
5
This is how I feel whenever I come to this office. Safe, value, respectable and understood. Thanks for a job well done!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad was Great! He answered all my questions in detail!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is awesome, he listens to patient very carefully. He thoroughly reviews other meds patient is on plus other medical conditions they may have. Love the office staff and nurses too, very efficient and kind.
March 28, 2024
5
I have gone there for many years and always have a good experience
March 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so nice. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
March 26, 2024
5
The nurse, the assistant to my doctor, was very well knowledgeable and was extremely kind to me and so was the doctor. So I'm very much pleased with my heart being in this doctor's hand as well as his nurse which was the assistant. Thank you.
March 27, 2024
5
It is an accessible, friendly facility that has very professional staff
July 6, 2024
5
Very calming.
June 14, 2024
5
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician
June 14, 2024
5
Always good experience. Have recommended him to many others
June 13, 2024
5
My care team is awesome. The take great care of me.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad and his staff are the best.
May 24, 2024
5
Grateful for Dr. Prasad's professional and personable care!
May 13, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is always very informative and patient giving me time to ask any questions or concerns.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is quite a knowledgeable and friendly doctor,who has my interest at heart. ...a doctor who is as good as they can be.
May 12, 2024
5
a 30 minute wait in the exam room for the Dr, but beyond that, outstanding all around.
May 9, 2024
5
I was a bit hesitant about going in but once I was there and spoke with the nurses and the Dr I was put at ease.
May 6, 2024
5
We enjoyed the friendliness of the employees.
May 5, 2024
5
Thank you
May 4, 2024
5
I feel comfortable having Dr. Prasad helping me navigate my remaining days. I recommend him to everyone in my sphere of influence!
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is the Best! He is what makes Wellstar the go to center for medical care...caring should be his middle name. What a wonderful example of a great human being. Thank you Dr. Prasad !!!
May 3, 2024
5
Professional
May 3, 2024
5
excellent
May 2, 2024
5
The MA was attentive and professional. Dr. Prasad had his usual great personality and helpful with his medical advice.
April 26, 2024
5
Doctor was very involved and interested in making sure I am on right path for medical care and staff very friendly.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a pleasant visit. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
5
Caring staff
April 25, 2024
5
The office staff, nurses and Dr have ALWAYS been outstanding. Very through and I believe they truly care.
April 13, 2024
5
Took extra time with a patient making Dr run behind. Nurse came in to tell Me that he would be in shortly. Dr . Apologized and all was good!
March 31, 2024
5
This is how I feel whenever I come to this office. Safe, value, respectable and understood. Thanks for a job well done!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad was Great! He answered all my questions in detail!
March 29, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is awesome, he listens to patient very carefully. He thoroughly reviews other meds patient is on plus other medical conditions they may have. Love the office staff and nurses too, very efficient and kind.
March 28, 2024
5
I have gone there for many years and always have a good experience
March 28, 2024
5
The nurse, the assistant to my doctor, was very well knowledgeable and was extremely kind to me and so was the doctor. So I'm very much pleased with my heart being in this doctor's hand as well as his nurse which was the assistant. Thank you.
March 27, 2024
5
Everyone was so nice. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
March 26, 2024
5
Everyone was so nice. I really appreciate that. Thank you.
March 26, 2024
5
The nurse, the assistant to my doctor, was very well knowledgeable and was extremely kind to me and so was the doctor. So I'm very much pleased with my heart being in this doctor's hand as well as his nurse which was the assistant. Thank you.
March 27, 2024
5
I have gone there for many years and always have a good experience
March 28, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is awesome, he listens to patient very carefully. He thoroughly reviews other meds patient is on plus other medical conditions they may have. Love the office staff and nurses too, very efficient and kind.
March 28, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad was Great! He answered all my questions in detail!
March 29, 2024
5
This is how I feel whenever I come to this office. Safe, value, respectable and understood. Thanks for a job well done!
March 29, 2024
5
Took extra time with a patient making Dr run behind. Nurse came in to tell Me that he would be in shortly. Dr . Apologized and all was good!
March 31, 2024
5
The office staff, nurses and Dr have ALWAYS been outstanding. Very through and I believe they truly care.
April 13, 2024
5
Caring staff
April 25, 2024
5
It was a pleasant visit. The staff was very courteous and efficient. Thank you.
April 25, 2024
5
Doctor was very involved and interested in making sure I am on right path for medical care and staff very friendly.
April 26, 2024
5
The MA was attentive and professional. Dr. Prasad had his usual great personality and helpful with his medical advice.
April 26, 2024
5
excellent
May 2, 2024
5
Professional
May 3, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is the Best! He is what makes Wellstar the go to center for medical care...caring should be his middle name. What a wonderful example of a great human being. Thank you Dr. Prasad !!!
May 3, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and very helpful.
May 3, 2024
5
I feel comfortable having Dr. Prasad helping me navigate my remaining days. I recommend him to everyone in my sphere of influence!
May 3, 2024
5
Thank you
May 4, 2024
5
We enjoyed the friendliness of the employees.
May 5, 2024
5
I was a bit hesitant about going in but once I was there and spoke with the nurses and the Dr I was put at ease.
May 6, 2024
5
a 30 minute wait in the exam room for the Dr, but beyond that, outstanding all around.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad is quite a knowledgeable and friendly doctor,who has my interest at heart. ...a doctor who is as good as they can be.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr Prasad is always very informative and patient giving me time to ask any questions or concerns.
May 12, 2024
5
Grateful for Dr. Prasad's professional and personable care!
May 13, 2024
5
My care team is awesome. The take great care of me.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr. Prasad and his staff are the best.
May 24, 2024
5
Always good experience. Have recommended him to many others
June 13, 2024
5
Outstanding, knowledgeable physician
June 14, 2024
5
Very calming.
June 14, 2024
5
It is an accessible, friendly facility that has very professional staff
July 6, 2024
Publications and Articles
KevinCare
There aren’t many people out there who can say they survived cardiac arrest at 30. Kevin Miskewicz can.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. Those who survive often have permanent neurological disabilities. But Kevin’s story has an incredibly fortunate ending, thanks to the highly coordinated work of his medical experts at Wellstar.
Recovering from cardiac arrest is something Kevin will never forget. It lives forever as a piece of his health history—one that includes a dedicated healthcare team—and his wife, who was the first to save his life.
CPR to the rescue
Kevin woke up on Labor Day 2017 at 5:30 AM to take the dog out. Pausing to adjust the thermostat as he came in, he fell, knocking over a lamp.
He was in cardiac arrest.
With no symptoms and no known pre-existing condition, this was unexpected, but that didn’t stop his wife, Andrea, from jumping into action.
“If it weren’t for me knocking over a lamp when I passed out,” said Kevin, “she would have never woken up and saved my life.”
In addition to calling 911 and unlocking the door for the paramedics, Andrea performed CPR for 10 minutes.
Coordinating multidisciplinary care to save a life
When paramedics arrived at Kevin’s home, he had no pulse and was not breathing. As the paramedics performed their lifesaving work, he technically died two times.
The ambulance took him to Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, where he was initially assessed and treated by Dr. David Jacoboff. The interventional cardiologist implanted an intra-aortic balloon pump to stabilize him. Then, he transferred Kevin to Wellstar Kennestone for highly specialized heart care.
When Kevin arrived at Wellstar Kennestone by helicopter, his heart function wasn’t strong enough to support his body. Dr. Reitman and a team of doctors including a cardiologist, a pulmonologist and critical care doctors worked in tandem to put Kevin on an advanced life support system called veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Better known as VA-ECMO, it took the heart “offline” so it could heal. The technology removed unoxygenated blood from his body, oxygenated it and pumped it back in for the next three days.
“Very few places in the state—only four or five hospitals—have the technology and specialized training to put a patient on ECMO,” Dr. Reitman explained.