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Dr. Donald Yakel Jr, MD

Dr. Donald Yakel Jr, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Yakel Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Peoria, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yakel Jr has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Carle Health Methodist Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

112 NE Crescent Ave Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 672-4670

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yakel Jr is affiliated with Carle Health Methodist Hospital Peoria, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Yakel Jr specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Yakel Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yakel Jr

3.0

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
43%
43%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
14%
14%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
43%
43%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tom Conlon – Aug 23, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Yakel Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Peoria, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yakel Jr has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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More than three years ago
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Heartland Home Health Care Inc.112 NE Crescent Ave Peoria, IL 61606
1

Practice

Carle Health Pekin Hospital-Cardiovascular Services600 S 13th St Ste D Pekin, IL 61554
2

Practice

Uicomp-Psychiatry And Behavorial Medicine900 Main St Peoria, IL 61602
3

Practice

Methodist Medical Center of Illinois221 NE Glen Oak Ave Peoria, IL 61636
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hopedale Medical Complex

    107 Tremont St
    Hopedale, IL 61747

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Carle Health Proctor Hospital

    5409 N Knoxville Ave
    Peoria, IL 61614

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Carle Health Methodist Hospital

    221 NE Glen Oak Ave
    Peoria, IL 61636
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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