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Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Pinell-Salles, MD is a cardiologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pinell-Salles has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from GeorgeTown University in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities Reston Hospital Center and Stonesprings Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pinell-Salles is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Pinell-Salles 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 ExpertiseDr. Pinell-Salles specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Pinell-Salles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pinell-Salles

4.6
27 ratings, 13 with a written review
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A Superb Cardiologist!
Dr. Pinell-Salles has a phenomenal customer-centric approach to dealing with her patients. In all honesty, when I see her, I always feel I am talking to a warm, compassionate, trusted friend. What stands out about Dr. Pinell-Salles is her dedication to her patients and her commitment to always stay up to date in the cardiology space.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Zeinab – Dec 20, 2024
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She is such a caring doctor and so very smart!
I asked a question and said 'If I were your Mother, what would you recommend?' She looked at me straight in my eyes and said with all honesty, 'I will always treat you like I would my Mother.'In my 76 yrs I have never had a doctor to say that and it meant so much to me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Patty Wilson – Oct 10, 2024
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Excellent doctor
Dr Pinell-Salles is the nicest, kindest doctor I know. She is thorough and explains things well. I trust her implicitly. Her team is very responsive online in the portal to my questions and prescription requests.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Anne – Feb 06, 2024
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Excellent
I am very happy with the overall visit! Doctor is not only very professional but also great human being!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Elsy – Jan 28, 2024
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Will recommend her without hesitation. Excellent.
Telehealth
Dr. Pinell-Salles was professional , courteous and very patient. She explained thoroughly what she was doing, discussed with me what I should do to prevent future lapses. We went through the need for further medications and precautions. Her diagnosys was very satisfactory. I left reassured.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Y. Melhem – Jan 25, 2024
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Thorough checkup left me feeling confident
She took her time, reviewed my history in detail with me, listened carefully to my comments, weighed alternative ways forward as I listened, and helped me make an informed choice among them. Well-informed treatment, shaped to my specific case, well delivered. I left feeling confident about the care she gave me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Frank Camm – Jul 25, 2023
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Natalie
Dr Pinell-Salles is so knowledgeable and caring. I feel lucky to have her as part of my health care team.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 03, 2023
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Very personable and professional.
The immediate problem was addressed but there were other questions needed for me to address.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2022
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Doctor Pinell is great !
She is my husband cardiologist for about three years. Every time we went to see her it is a great experience, we feel very understood . She always make sure that we can understand all the instructions and diagnosis She is trustable, kind and very professional . We highly recommend her to anybody who is looking for the best care. Personally I am grateful that she is taking care of my husband heart health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Vladimir & Marlen Gonzales – Oct 29, 2022
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I am deeply thankful to Dr. Pinell-Salles because she found out the diagnosis of an atypical intermittent chest pain that I was having. Her medical treatment relieved my symptoms. She is a very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Julia – Jul 28, 2022
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She is very knowledgeable. She has a wonderful bedside manner. I have moved 65 miles away. I could get another cardiologist, but she is so good I want to keep her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 2019
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I was able to get an appointment within days. The nursing staff was very kind and helpful. Dr. Pinell-Salles put me at ease immediately. She has a warm, professional bedside manner, and walked through and described everything she was doing/the results very thoroughly. I would recommend her without hesitation.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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Doesn't listen. Doesn't explain purpose of very expensive tests she wants, seemingly to enhance her bank account. Doesn't follow up at all. Doesn't care AT ALL about patients. Absolutely the worst practitioner, across all specialties, that I have ever had the misfortune of seeing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits.
  • 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.

  • University Of Maryland Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Pinell-Salles is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Reston Hospital Center

      1850 Town Center Pkwy
      Reston, VA 20190
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

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

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Stonesprings Hospital Center

      24440 Stone Springs Blvd
      Dulles, VA 20166

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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