Dr. Joseph Pennington, MD

Cardiology*•Male•Age 59

Cardiology*

Dr. Joseph Pennington, MD is a cardiologist in Newark, DE. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Dr. Joseph Pennington, MD

Casscells Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 104 Newark, DE 19702
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(302) 234-2110
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Dr. Pennington is affiliated with Christiana Hospital Newark, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Pennington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pennington specializes in the area of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Pennington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pennington

4.7
28 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Great doctor.caring.would give him a 5 start rated doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Allie seefeldt – Jun 13, 2024
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Above and beyond
Dr. Pennington not only diagnosed me with my main cardiac problem, but found some underlying conditions that explained so much. He never gave up when first line treatments failed like all the others did. Honestly he's the best cardio I have heard of. Best doctor in general! He was recommended by many to me before going. Great bedside manner too. Highly recommend. His office isn't great at being timely, but he is very good.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Feb 02, 2024
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Very disappointed ...
First & original visit, 40 minutes late with no apology nor explanation. Fair amount of time for patient update of present condition, but failed to have any of my records available, nor any previous attempt at reviewing my ER event. Wanted to prescribe a different A-FIB med just from my explanation/understanding of that ER determination. I left apt encouraged that the new med could be easier for me to tolerate and thought things were going well. Two days in a row, nothing called in to our pharmacy; secretary returned calls, but never followed up. 3rd day called and advised same situation; requested cancelation of prescription and the 2nd scheduled apt. Not what I consider a professional; staff said nothing more than apologize for doc, as he had difficult hospital situation the weekend preceding my visit. Very surprised of this practice, as he was referred by my GP, who attended med school with him. Sadly disappointed, as had to wait 6 weeks for apt.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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JP MCBREEN – Jul 02, 2022
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WOW! Dr. Pennington was honestly amazing. I dealt with a previous cardiologist who shut me down and wouldn’t help me. Dr. Pennington right from the beginning of the appointment showed how caring and sincere he was. He listened to every concern I had and answered all my questions. I left teary eyed because I finally felt heard and had someone who believed me. I highly recommend him!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kelly – Nov 30, 2021
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Dr. Pennington is wonderful. He takes the time to explain everything and listens to all your questions and concerns. I never feel rushed and he calls patients back in a timely matter to answer their questions
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kimberly Ann – Feb 01, 2021
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Dr Pennington has been wonderful. He not only is an expert in the operating room he explains everything and never rushes you if you have questions. He is a 5 star doctor wish others were as good. Thank you Dr Pennington
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Marilyn S Hamilton – Jul 21, 2020
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Hung up on several times by office manager, cursed at by her and completely disrespected by her. Found out she is doctor Pennington’s wife, so his patients must go through her abuse to try to talk to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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May 14, 2019
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Dr. Pennington has the best attitude and understanding when it comes to his patients. He explains everything in detail and takes his time. He did my Cardiac Ablation and got my heart beat back in synk. Great Job. I would also like to recommend the Heart and Vascular center at Christiana Hospital. Great nurses with excellent care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jeff Parker in Elmer, NJ – Jul 09, 2018
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Dr. Pennington is such a good Doctor. He explains everything into detail. I can't say enough about him. He's wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Sarah in Elkton, MD – Jan 28, 2016
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biography

Dr. Joseph Pennington, MD is a cardiologist in Newark, DE. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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  • Christiana Care Health Servs Inc

    Residency Hospital

  • Hahnemann University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Dr. Pennington is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Casscells Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

    Casscells Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine PA2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 104 Newark, DE 19702
    1

    Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center

    St Francis Family Practice701 N Clayton St Fl Msb Wilmington, DE 19805
    2
    Laboratory Corporation of America620 Stanton Christiana Rd Ste 206 Newark, DE 19713
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Christiana Hospital

      4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
      Newark, DE 19718
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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      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

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Saint Francis Hospital

      701 N Clayton St
      Wilmington, DE 19805

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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