The best of the best and a doctor practically saved my life also sapola the nurse is excellent.

Dr. Prakash provides quality care for his Cardiac Patients. I was having heart issues at 50. Through his guidance, program, and expertise, I was able to turn my condition around. Paola in his office is very professional and polite. I enjoy my visits to see my progress each time my stats get better and better. With his recommendations I was able to lose weight, exercise better, & get my heart condition & diabetes under control. I'm about to turn 52 and I feel better now than when I was 40!! Dr. Prakash really listened to my concerns and helped me devise the best plan to turn my overall health around. He really cares and is a great motivator to get yourself better with his help and expertise. I highly recommend him. read more

AVOID THIS DOCTOR AT ALL COSTS. THE ONE PARAGRAPH SUMMARY: He doesn't do a full work-up, tries to push pills without explaining their potentially hazardous effects, refuses to give you access to your medical records, and tries to bring you in for as many visits as possible to get more money. I had Dr. Ravi Prakash as both a PCP and Cardiologist (which isn't actually a legal possibility, but they didn't tell me that). From my first physical exam (visit 1), I noticed something was off. He didn't use a tongue depressor when checking my throat and didn't check my ears or nose AT ALL despite my previous history of sinus procedures (I didn't even see an otoscope in his office). He didn't check full inhales/exhales when using the stethoscope, but just touched the stethoscope over my shirt for less than a second from front to back. When I mentioned my balloon sinuplasty and how it felt like my sinuses had re-inflamed, Dr. Prakash simply recommended I take Sudafed daily for the rest of my life (no joke, I literally asked for him to clarify if this was what he meant and he asserted he had been doing that) THE REAL ISSUES: Because of regularly reoccurring chest pain I'd had for the last ~4 years, I had a stress EKG + Ultrasound done which revealed some abnormalities in hearbeat (visit 2) and later scheduled a second appointment to have a Holter monitor (24/hr ECG) approved and attached to me (visit 3). I had some additional bloodwork run, and after dropping my Holter monitor back off, returned a week later for my scheduled appointment (visit 4). On this last visit, the doc looked at my bloodwork and said there were no extra clues because there were no abnormalities. He then began prescribing some medication for the pain. After clarifying that I didn't want any pain meds, he clarified that the medication would hopefully prevent the pain. When I asked what the medication would do, he said something along the lines of "it should make your heart beat less strongly." When I expressed concern that such a medication sounded dangerous, he didn't elaborate on the reason why he wanted to prescribe the medication, but instantly just crossed out and said "Nevermind, we won't do this then." Note: He tried to prescribe this medicine BEFORE he had looked at my Holter monitor results. After crossing out the medication, he started talking about how we should schedule ANOTHER appointment to review my Holter monitor results (which I had turned in a week before). When I expressed that I was expecting to be going over all my results today for a final diagnosis as I had turned in the Holter monitor a week before, he said they had JUST started scanning the Holter to pull the data and it wouldn't be ready (and I QUOTE) "not everyone can be as fast as you" which was EXTREMELY rude. As he abruptly thanked me for coming in and shook my hand as he tried to leave, the nurse came in with my Holter scan. Nothing had showed up abnormal from that scan either, so he scheduled another appointment three months out to see if the issue would resolve itself (which it hadn't in the last 4 years). When I asked for a copy of my tests and medical report (which had prices listed on the wall in his office), he told me that I couldn't have a copy of my medical records, but could only provide me the opportunity to take pictures of my chart (which he was rushing me to take and was deterring my ability to photograph all my records). After I later asked the nurse if I could retake a picture of my chart because one of the pictures didn't turn out, I overheard the doctor telling her in a low voice to not let me have it. VIOLATION OF Individuals' Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information 45 CFR § 164.524 This all doesn't include the issues with billing I had which... Is a story for another time. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Prakash for the past two years. I find him to be very thorough, professional and a compassionate. He spends a lot of time to understand you in order to determine the best possible treatment required to improve your heart health. Dr. Prakash is a good listener and truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend him. read more

Great doctor & staff, no waiting, and very personal. He takes his time with his patients and wants to do what is best for his patients

This place is a joke! So readers listen closely and if you still choose to come here, than that's all on you! I read some of the negative reviews and thought some people may have been exaggerating, but no, there were truths in what people had expressed. First, I come to my appt and no one is in the office, lights are off so I turn them on and was waiting for 5 mins. Noticed a self portrait of the doctor, found it odd because most doctors don't have self portraits of themselves in the waiting area. At 9:30am, the receptionist walks in, in a hurry. Obviously, she was late! She asks for my insurance. I'm in network and have a PPO plan with Blueshield. My copay is $20. She calls my insurance to verify, she didn't know how to use a phone, so I had to dial the number for her and get her connected. That was the second strike. The first strike was coming in with no one was there in an empty office. The rep relays all the information to her and she proceeds to tell me that I need to pay $250 for the visit. I was like look lady, I'm not looking for a new heart (since the doctor is also a cardiologist and yes I know the cost of a heart is more than that, but I was being sarcastic). I should have only paid $20, which is what I normally pay for a PCP appt. The doctor is a PCP and cardiologist. I'm not getting my tonsils removed. I ended up leaving because the receptionist Paola couldn't do her job right and was trying to gouge $250 for a regular doctors visit. Waste of my time. Had to leave work early for this stupid appt and still didn't get seen because they were trying to charge me $250 for a routine check up appt that should have only cost $20. Don't waste your time here. Keep looking for another place! read more

I love Dr. P. I have been a patient for close to 10 yrs. My primary recommended him after an irregular ekg and I have seen him every since. He listens and answers questions in a manner that the layman can understand. I never feel talked down to and always feel I am getting the best of care. read more

Dr. Prakash and his assistant, Adriana, have created a warm and inviting atmosphere in the medical office in Torrance. Dr. Prakash is very polite, gentle, thorough, and truly listens to the concerns shared. I highly recommend him, he has incredible expertise and a wealth of wisdom. read more

zero stars if i could!! does not tell you until you arrive that you have to pay $200 upfront regardless if you have insurance!! i had to take off work early to make this appointment only to not be seen because i did not have the $200 with me!! if they told me upfront then i could've scheduled with someone else or arranged to bring the money!! if this is any indication of how they run their practice you should stay away from this doctor!! it's about money here not care!! do not go here!! read more

After my husband had quadruple bypass surgery, we needed to find him a Primary Care doctor with an expertise in cardiology. We first tried a highly recommended doctor, but she gave us about three minutes of her time, so we scratched her off our list. Then online I found Dr. Prakash. Both my husband and I use him as our PC, and we believe that after all our years, we have finally found a REAL doctor. His knowledge and experience have made us feel safe not only for now, but for the future. He does important tests right in his office like checking our carotid artery, This is so important. When I began with him, I was overweight, had high blood pressure, had depression problems, and Type 2 diabetes. Over time he has inspired me, and guided me with his knowledge, and use of medical tests, and new medications. I am so much healthier now than I was two years. ago. Dr. Prakash takes a lot of time explaining our medical situations to us. He is patient and calm, yet firm in inspiring us to change our diet, get exercise, and keep track of our medications. I feel we are so fortunate to have found Dr. Prakash. After years of seeing different doctors, some good, some mediocre, Dr. Prakash is definitely the best. read more

Worst experience at a doctor office!!! He spent less than 5 minutes with me and never addressed any issues. Came in for a rash, pain in my elbow, frequent headaches and an overall checkup. When i came in they said my blood pressure was high and the nurse out of nowhere asked if i was HIV positive??? That was a strange question so i showed her my rash and her response was, "Oh, that's not HIV". I asked the doctor about my blood pressure and what he was going to do and his response was "thats my job". He did not prescribe medication or offer any suggestions. I asked to see an orthopedic about my elbow and he said to take aspirin and refused to refer me to someone qualified to diagnose the problem. He pushed everything off to a dermatologist and could not refer me to one. I was told they would call me with a referral. I asked for a simple blood test and he said to have the dermatologist do it. This Doctor did not do anything for me other than send my insurance a fat bill!!! People like this give the medical profession a bad name and need to have their licence revoked!! I am no better off than when i went into his office yesterday and don't have any idea where to turn other than seek another doctor who can actually do his job!!! Do NOT go see this doctor!! He is simply unqualified to do his job properly and actually give medical advice and suggestions to your problems. Complete waste of time!!! read more