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Dr. Luis Padula, MD

Dr. Luis Padula, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Luis Padula, MD is a cardiologist in McAllen, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Padula has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti in 1989. He is affiliated with South Texas Health System Edinburg. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

South Texas Health System Clinics

500 E Ridge Rd Ste 300 McAllen, TX 78503

Dr. Padula is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Padula's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Padula

4.1

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Apr 02, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rosa Barrera – Oct 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wyman P. in Mission, TX – Oct 10, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Munds in Alamo, Tx – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. Holtzinger – May 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Higginbotham in McAllen, Tx – May 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Jesse in Mission – Apr 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Liliana in McAllen Texas – May 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mcallen, TX – Sep 01, 2016
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  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hartford Hosp-u Conn School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Connecticut Program A

    Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Of Saint Raphael

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti

    Medical School, 1989
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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    South Texas Health System Clinics

    South Texas Health System Clinics500 E Ridge Rd Ste 300 McAllen, TX 78503
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