Dr. Rajnish Prasad is board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. He completed a six-year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine program at Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel University School of Medicine). He completed his medicine internship and residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1997. Afterwards, he completed his Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2000. He then completed a Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland and the was a research fellow there until 2003. He then was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland directing the coronary care unit until 2005.
Dr. Prasad joined Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine, in 2005 and is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Kennestone Hospitals.
Dr. Prasad’s areas of interest include cardiac critical care and cardiovascular research. He is currently a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP).
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Cardiac Imaging
Education & Training
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine
Fellowship
National Institute of Health Clinical Center
Allegheny General Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congestive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Stroke
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 339 patient ratings
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Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Pa was excellent.so was dr.
October 12, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is a very trustworthy doctor. Always there and helping me as I grow older.
October 11, 2026
5
Excellent.
October 11, 2026
5
Everyone is very nice, courteous, professional and instill confidence.
October 5, 2026
5
Great doctor.
October 6, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is excellent.
October 1, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional. Ready to assist in any way needed.
October 1, 2026
5
I appreciate the superior level of healthcare that Wellstar provides.
September 30, 2026
5
Great
September 30, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is the best Cardiologist that I have come across.
September 20, 2026
5
Nurse was wearing gloves did not wash her hands
September 19, 2026
5
Dr Prasad and his Healthcare team were very professional and had great bedside manners.
September 18, 2026
5
Every bit of my first time here was fantastic!!! Every person including my Dr. we're awesome great experience very pleased!!
September 17, 2026
5
He's very patient and answers every question I have. I definitely trust him
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable and knowledgeable as a cardiologist'. He listened to our concerns and addressed each one.
September 14, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is just incredible. Carefully listens, is in no rush, takes time to answer all questions.
September 13, 2026
5
Great staff! Everyone very pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure.
September 13, 2026
5
Very professional and caring doctor and staff. Outstanding cardiologist.
September 16, 2026
5
Always a great visit with Dr. Prasad. He is very caring and explains things so I can understand how I am doing and what I should do going forward.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr Prasad helped me deal with my age and my heart health relative to my age.
September 12, 2026
5
Thank you!
September 12, 2026
5
Did not notice if they sanitize their hands one way or the other
September 12, 2026
5
Very pleasant and responsible
September 12, 2026
5
Was a slight mixup as to my arrival. First time any problem and quickly resolved.
September 12, 2026
5
We are new to Wellstar and have been very happy with every person at each location that we have visited.
August 27, 2026
5
I feel very good and optimistic.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable, and very thorough in listening to your concerns and in explaining things to you.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is truly a gem...glad he's MY doctor!
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad was very friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
August 23, 2026
5
Awesome Dr Prasad
August 21, 2026
5
Pa was excellent.so was dr.
October 12, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is a very trustworthy doctor. Always there and helping me as I grow older.
October 11, 2026
5
Excellent.
October 11, 2026
5
Everyone is very nice, courteous, professional and instill confidence.
October 5, 2026
5
Great doctor.
October 6, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is excellent.
October 1, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional. Ready to assist in any way needed.
October 1, 2026
5
I appreciate the superior level of healthcare that Wellstar provides.
September 30, 2026
5
Great
September 30, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is the best Cardiologist that I have come across.
September 20, 2026
5
Nurse was wearing gloves did not wash her hands
September 19, 2026
5
Dr Prasad and his Healthcare team were very professional and had great bedside manners.
September 18, 2026
5
Every bit of my first time here was fantastic!!! Every person including my Dr. we're awesome great experience very pleased!!
September 17, 2026
5
He's very patient and answers every question I have. I definitely trust him
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable and knowledgeable as a cardiologist'. He listened to our concerns and addressed each one.
September 14, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is just incredible. Carefully listens, is in no rush, takes time to answer all questions.
September 13, 2026
5
Great staff! Everyone very pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure.
September 13, 2026
5
Very professional and caring doctor and staff. Outstanding cardiologist.
September 16, 2026
5
Always a great visit with Dr. Prasad. He is very caring and explains things so I can understand how I am doing and what I should do going forward.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr Prasad helped me deal with my age and my heart health relative to my age.
September 12, 2026
5
Thank you!
September 12, 2026
5
Did not notice if they sanitize their hands one way or the other
September 12, 2026
5
Very pleasant and responsible
September 12, 2026
5
Was a slight mixup as to my arrival. First time any problem and quickly resolved.
September 12, 2026
5
We are new to Wellstar and have been very happy with every person at each location that we have visited.
August 27, 2026
5
I feel very good and optimistic.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable, and very thorough in listening to your concerns and in explaining things to you.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is truly a gem...glad he's MY doctor!
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad was very friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
August 23, 2026
5
Awesome Dr Prasad
August 21, 2026
5
Pa was excellent.so was dr.
October 12, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is a very trustworthy doctor. Always there and helping me as I grow older.
October 11, 2026
5
Excellent.
October 11, 2026
5
Everyone is very nice, courteous, professional and instill confidence.
October 5, 2026
5
Great doctor.
October 6, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is excellent.
October 1, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional. Ready to assist in any way needed.
October 1, 2026
5
I appreciate the superior level of healthcare that Wellstar provides.
September 30, 2026
5
Great
September 30, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is the best Cardiologist that I have come across.
September 20, 2026
5
Nurse was wearing gloves did not wash her hands
September 19, 2026
5
Dr Prasad and his Healthcare team were very professional and had great bedside manners.
September 18, 2026
5
Every bit of my first time here was fantastic!!! Every person including my Dr. we're awesome great experience very pleased!!
September 17, 2026
5
He's very patient and answers every question I have. I definitely trust him
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable and knowledgeable as a cardiologist'. He listened to our concerns and addressed each one.
September 14, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is just incredible. Carefully listens, is in no rush, takes time to answer all questions.
September 13, 2026
5
Great staff! Everyone very pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure.
September 13, 2026
5
Very professional and caring doctor and staff. Outstanding cardiologist.
September 16, 2026
5
Always a great visit with Dr. Prasad. He is very caring and explains things so I can understand how I am doing and what I should do going forward.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr Prasad helped me deal with my age and my heart health relative to my age.
September 12, 2026
5
Thank you!
September 12, 2026
5
Did not notice if they sanitize their hands one way or the other
September 12, 2026
5
Very pleasant and responsible
September 12, 2026
5
Was a slight mixup as to my arrival. First time any problem and quickly resolved.
September 12, 2026
5
We are new to Wellstar and have been very happy with every person at each location that we have visited.
August 27, 2026
5
I feel very good and optimistic.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable, and very thorough in listening to your concerns and in explaining things to you.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is truly a gem...glad he's MY doctor!
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad was very friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
August 23, 2026
5
Awesome Dr Prasad
August 21, 2026
5
Pa was excellent.so was dr.
October 12, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is a very trustworthy doctor. Always there and helping me as I grow older.
October 11, 2026
5
Excellent.
October 11, 2026
5
Great doctor.
October 6, 2026
5
Everyone is very nice, courteous, professional and instill confidence.
October 5, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is excellent.
October 1, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional. Ready to assist in any way needed.
October 1, 2026
5
I appreciate the superior level of healthcare that Wellstar provides.
September 30, 2026
5
Great
September 30, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is the best Cardiologist that I have come across.
September 20, 2026
5
Nurse was wearing gloves did not wash her hands
September 19, 2026
5
Dr Prasad and his Healthcare team were very professional and had great bedside manners.
September 18, 2026
5
Every bit of my first time here was fantastic!!! Every person including my Dr. we're awesome great experience very pleased!!
September 17, 2026
5
Very professional and caring doctor and staff. Outstanding cardiologist.
September 16, 2026
5
He's very patient and answers every question I have. I definitely trust him
September 14, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable and knowledgeable as a cardiologist'. He listened to our concerns and addressed each one.
September 14, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is just incredible. Carefully listens, is in no rush, takes time to answer all questions.
September 13, 2026
5
Great staff! Everyone very pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure.
September 13, 2026
5
Always a great visit with Dr. Prasad. He is very caring and explains things so I can understand how I am doing and what I should do going forward.
September 12, 2026
5
Dr Prasad helped me deal with my age and my heart health relative to my age.
September 12, 2026
5
Thank you!
September 12, 2026
5
Did not notice if they sanitize their hands one way or the other
September 12, 2026
5
Very pleasant and responsible
September 12, 2026
5
Was a slight mixup as to my arrival. First time any problem and quickly resolved.
September 12, 2026
5
We are new to Wellstar and have been very happy with every person at each location that we have visited.
August 27, 2026
5
I feel very good and optimistic.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable, and very thorough in listening to your concerns and in explaining things to you.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is truly a gem...glad he's MY doctor!
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad was very friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
August 23, 2026
5
Awesome Dr Prasad
August 21, 2026
5
Awesome Dr Prasad
August 21, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad was very friendly, caring and knowledgeable.
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is truly a gem...glad he's MY doctor!
August 23, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable, and very thorough in listening to your concerns and in explaining things to you.
August 26, 2026
5
I feel very good and optimistic.
August 27, 2026
5
We are new to Wellstar and have been very happy with every person at each location that we have visited.
August 27, 2026
5
Was a slight mixup as to my arrival. First time any problem and quickly resolved.
September 12, 2026
5
Very pleasant and responsible
September 12, 2026
5
Did not notice if they sanitize their hands one way or the other
September 12, 2026
5
Thank you!
September 12, 2026
5
Dr Prasad helped me deal with my age and my heart health relative to my age.
September 12, 2026
5
Always a great visit with Dr. Prasad. He is very caring and explains things so I can understand how I am doing and what I should do going forward.
September 12, 2026
5
Great staff! Everyone very pleasant and friendly. It was a pleasure.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is just incredible. Carefully listens, is in no rush, takes time to answer all questions.
September 13, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is professional, personable and knowledgeable as a cardiologist'. He listened to our concerns and addressed each one.
September 14, 2026
5
He's very patient and answers every question I have. I definitely trust him
September 14, 2026
5
Very professional and caring doctor and staff. Outstanding cardiologist.
September 16, 2026
5
Every bit of my first time here was fantastic!!! Every person including my Dr. we're awesome great experience very pleased!!
September 17, 2026
5
Dr Prasad and his Healthcare team were very professional and had great bedside manners.
September 18, 2026
5
Nurse was wearing gloves did not wash her hands
September 19, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is the best Cardiologist that I have come across.
September 20, 2026
5
Great
September 30, 2026
5
I appreciate the superior level of healthcare that Wellstar provides.
September 30, 2026
5
The staff is very concerned and professional. Ready to assist in any way needed.
October 1, 2026
5
Dr Prasad is excellent.
October 1, 2026
5
Everyone is very nice, courteous, professional and instill confidence.
October 5, 2026
5
Great doctor.
October 6, 2026
5
Excellent.
October 11, 2026
5
Dr. Prasad is a very trustworthy doctor. Always there and helping me as I grow older.
There aren’t many people out there who can say they survived cardiac arrest at 30. Kevin Miskewicz can.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. Those who survive often have permanent neurological disabilities. But Kevin’s story has an incredibly fortunate ending, thanks to the highly coordinated work of his medical experts at Wellstar.
Recovering from cardiac arrest is something Kevin will never forget. It lives forever as a piece of his health history—one that includes a dedicated healthcare team—and his wife, who was the first to save his life.
CPR to the rescue
Kevin woke up on Labor Day 2017 at 5:30 AM to take the dog out. Pausing to adjust the thermostat as he came in, he fell, knocking over a lamp.
He was in cardiac arrest.
With no symptoms and no known pre-existing condition, this was unexpected, but that didn’t stop his wife, Andrea, from jumping into action.
“If it weren’t for me knocking over a lamp when I passed out,” said Kevin, “she would have never woken up and saved my life.”
In addition to calling 911 and unlocking the door for the paramedics, Andrea performed CPR for 10 minutes.
Coordinating multidisciplinary care to save a life
When paramedics arrived at Kevin’s home, he had no pulse and was not breathing. As the paramedics performed their lifesaving work, he technically died two times.
The ambulance took him to Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, where he was initially assessed and treated by Dr. David Jacoboff. The interventional cardiologist implanted an intra-aortic balloon pump to stabilize him. Then, he transferred Kevin to Wellstar Kennestone for highly specialized heart care.
When Kevin arrived at Wellstar Kennestone by helicopter, his heart function wasn’t strong enough to support his body. Dr. Reitman and a team of doctors including a cardiologist, a pulmonologist and critical care doctors worked in tandem to put Kevin on an advanced life support system called veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Better known as VA-ECMO, it took the heart “offline” so it could heal. The technology removed unoxygenated blood from his body, oxygenated it and pumped it back in for the next three days.
“Very few places in the state—only four or five hospitals—have the technology and specialized training to put a patient on ECMO,” Dr. Reitman explained.
